Status:
valid
Authors:
Sonck
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 30(3): 207 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139228
Common Names
- Olympophilum Taraxacum
- Taraxacum Olympophilum
- Taraxacum's Olympophilum
Description
Taraxacum olympophilum (also called 'Olympic Dandelion', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry areas, often in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum olympophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum olympophilum is yellow, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and green, with a diameter of 1-2 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum olympophilum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a sterile potting mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Taraxacum olympophilum
Taraxacum olympophilum can be found in the mountains of Greece, particularly in the Pindus and Rhodope mountains.
Taraxacum olympophilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum olympophilum?
Taraxacum olympophilum
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum olympophilum?
Grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands
What is the flowering season of Taraxacum olympophilum?
Summer
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,