Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mutabile
ID:
27625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saarsoo

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 56: 165 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026954

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Dandelion
  • Wild Dandelion

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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum hastigerum Marklund ex Rail. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum hastigerum R.G.Bäck [unknown]
  • Taraxacum hastigerum Markl. ex Back [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum mutabile (also called Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in open grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Solanum chamaeacanthum is used as a food source and also for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and can be used to make a tea that can help with digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum mutabile is a yellow-green disc flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum mutabile is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Taraxacum mutabile

Taraxacum mutabile is found in Europe, in the countries of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, and Switzerland.

Taraxacum mutabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum mutabile?

Taraxacum mutabile

What is the common name of Taraxacum mutabile?

Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum mutabile?

Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

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-126049: Based on the initial data import
Bernhard Saarsoo (1899-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saarsoo' in the authors string.