Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obnubilum
ID:
52141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Puol.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Fauna Fl. Fennica 8: 162. 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051470



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Puffball


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Description

Taraxacum obnubilum (also called Taraxacum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thin, erect stem and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum obnubilum is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum obnubilum has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum obnubilum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring or early summer. Division is best done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum obnubilum

Taraxacum obnubilum is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Taraxacum obnubilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum obnubilum?

Taraxacum obnubilum

What is the common name of Taraxacum obnubilum?

Obscure Dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum obnubilum?

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,

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