Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microlobum
ID:
132888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markl. ex Eklund & Markl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. xxiii. 40, 84 (1938), descr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132217

Common Names

  • Small-lobed Dandelion
  • Microlobed Dandelion
  • Microlobed Taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum microlobum (also called small-lobed dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry open woods, meadows, and rocky slopes. Its leaves are alternate, pinnately divided, and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum microlobum is used as an herbal remedy to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion, nausea, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum microlobum is yellow and daisy-like, with a single head of ray florets and a center of disc florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum microlobum can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Taraxacum microlobum

Taraxacum microlobum is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Taraxacum microlobum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum microlobum?

Taraxacum microlobum

What is the common name of Taraxacum microlobum?

Small-lobed Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum microlobum?

It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-93061: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.
Eklund: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eklund' in the authors string.