Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mundulum
ID:
73594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rail.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Arch. Soc. Zool. Bot. Fenn. "Vanamo" xvii. 161 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072923



Common Names

  • Taraxacum mundulum
  • Small Dandelion
  • Mundule Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum mundulum (also called Dwarf Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers, native to Europe. It is found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum mundulum is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a garnish. It has bright yellow flowers and is drought-tolerant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum mundulum is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are dark green and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum mundulum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every few months for best results.

Where to Find Taraxacum mundulum

Taraxacum mundulum can be found in Europe.

Taraxacum mundulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum mundulum?

Taraxacum mundulum

What is the common name of Taraxacum mundulum?

Meadow Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum mundulum found?

Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia

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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