Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monochroum
ID:
20751

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1937, 455.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020080



Common Names

  • Monochroum Dandelion
  • Monochroum Hawkweed
  • Monochroum Puffball


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Description

Taraxacum monochroum (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, open areas, such as meadows, grasslands, and disturbed soils. It has yellow flower heads and deeply-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum monochroum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum monochroum has yellow flower heads that are up to 1 inch in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum monochroum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out to prevent overcrowding. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Taraxacum monochroum

Taraxacum monochroum is found in the northern hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Taraxacum monochroum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum monochroum?

Taraxacum monochroum

What is the common name of Taraxacum monochroum?

Common Dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum monochroum?

Asteraceae

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-119414: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.