Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst. ex G.E.Haglund
Source:
gcc
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Nytt Mag. Naturvidensk. 86: 67 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082263
Common Names
- Mican's Dandelion
- Mican's Hawkweed
- Mican's Puffball
Description
Taraxacum micans (also called shining dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 0.5 meters. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum micans is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum micans is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum micans is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Taraxacum micans
Taraxacum micans is native to Europe and can be found in areas with well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight, such as in open grasslands and along roadsides.
Taraxacum micans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum micans?
Taraxacum micans
What is the common name of Taraxacum micans?
Shining Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum micans?
Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and disturbed areas
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,