Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mimosinum
ID:
55343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sahlin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Pirineos 121: 17 (-18; fig. 16) (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054672



Common Names

  • Mimosinum Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Mimosinum
  • Mimosa-Leaved Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum mimosinum (also called Mimosa-Leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows to a height of 0.3-1 meter and has a stout, branching stem. The leaves are alternate, oblanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. The flower heads are solitary, and the flowers are yellow. It is found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum mimosinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum mimosinum is yellow, with a single row of petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum mimosinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the plant in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn in a well-prepared seed bed. Water the seed bed regularly and keep it weed-free.

Where to Find Taraxacum mimosinum

Taraxacum mimosinum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Taraxacum mimosinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum mimosinum?

Taraxacum mimosinum

What is the family of Taraxacum mimosinum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum mimosinum?

Mimosa Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum mimosinum?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

What is the flowering period of Taraxacum mimosinum?

May to October

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,

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