Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentale
ID:
15099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bergens Mus. Årbog (Årbok) 1923-1924(6): 35 (1925). (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014428



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Occidentale
  • Western Dandelion
  • Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum valloeense M.P.Christ. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum valloense M.P.Christ. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum occidentale (also called Western Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and narrow leaves. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum occidentale is used as a medicinal herb and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum occidentale is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum occidentale is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to start seeds indoors in late winter or early spring and then transplant them outdoors when the weather is warm. Division can be done in spring or fall. It is best to divide the clumps every few years to keep the plant healthy.

Where to Find Taraxacum occidentale

Taraxacum occidentale is native to North America and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Taraxacum occidentale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum occidentale?

Taraxacum occidentale

What is the family of Taraxacum occidentale?

Asteraceae

Where is Taraxacum occidentale found?

North America

What is the common name of Taraxacum occidentale?

Western Dandelion

What is the flowering period of Taraxacum occidentale?

Spring

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