Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olitorium
ID:
25742

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1943: 239 (1943). (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025071



Common Names

  • Culinary Dandelion
  • Culinary Taraxacum
  • Culinary Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum olitorium (also called 'Field Dandelion', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It has deeply lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum olitorium is a plant that is known for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum olitorium is yellow with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a diameter of 2 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum olitorium is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and thin the seedlings as they grow. Once established, the plant will self-seed and spread quickly.

Where to Find Taraxacum olitorium

Taraxacum olitorium is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Taraxacum olitorium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum olitorium?

Taraxacum olitorium

What is the family of Taraxacum olitorium?

Asteraceae

Where is Taraxacum olitorium found?

Europe, Asia, and North America

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-124219: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.