Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Haglund
Source:
gcc
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Göteborgs Kungl. Vetensk. Samhälles handl., Ser. B. Mat. Naturvetensk. Skr. ser. 6(7): 369. 1952
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019480
Common Names
- Mauritian Dandelion
- Mauritius Dandelion
- Mauritian Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum maurum (also called Mauritanian Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a rosette of leaves with spiny margins and yellow flowers. It is native to North Africa and grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum maurum is an edible plant and its leaves can be used in salads or as a garnish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum maurum is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum maurum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clump in the spring or by seed sown in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil.
Where to Find Taraxacum maurum
Taraxacum maurum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Taraxacum maurum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum maurum?
Taraxacum maurum
What is the common name of Taraxacum maurum?
Maurum Dandelion
What is the habitat of Taraxacum maurum?
Meadows, grasslands, and open forests
Species in the Taraxacum genus
Taraxacum amborum,
Taraxacum cuspidifrons,
Taraxacum ochrospermum,
Taraxacum vestrobottnicum,
Taraxacum flugum,
Taraxacum ampliusculum,
Taraxacum dispar,
Taraxacum variegatum,
Taraxacum protractifolium,
Taraxacum annae,
Taraxacum peraccommodatum,
Taraxacum porphyranthum,
Taraxacum maeandriforme,
Taraxacum leucoglossum,
Taraxacum sigillatum,
Taraxacum subtenuiforme,
Taraxacum ischnolepis,
Taraxacum sacrificatum,
Taraxacum magnolevigatum,
Taraxacum aurorum,
Taraxacum euryphyllum,
Taraxacum carneocoloratum,
Taraxacum arquitenens,
Taraxacum bezidum,
Taraxacum promontoriorum,
Taraxacum schugnanicum,
Taraxacum kasachum,
Taraxacum uliginosum,
Taraxacum oxycentrum,
Taraxacum sagittifolium,
Taraxacum pictidum,
Taraxacum infestum,
Taraxacum pervalidum,
Taraxacum vanum,
Taraxacum enontekiense,
Taraxacum crassipes,
Taraxacum geirhildae,
Taraxacum balcanicum,
Taraxacum parvuliforme,
Taraxacum pieninicum,
Taraxacum pallidissimum,
Taraxacum pseudoroseum,
Taraxacum japonicum,
Taraxacum roseoflavescens,
Taraxacum thessalicum,
Taraxacum selenoides,
Taraxacum pastiniferum,
Taraxacum macilentum,
Taraxacum latisectum,
Taraxacum pseudosuecicum,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,