Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
onychodontum
ID:
85779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 10(11): 55 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085108

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Onychodont Dandelion
  • Fringed Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum onychodontum (also called Onychodont Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has a basal rosette of leaves. Its leaves are lanceolate and have dentate margins. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum onychodontum is a perennial plant that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has bright yellow flowers and is known for its long flowering period. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum onychodontum is yellow with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum onychodontum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in late summer or early autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in late spring or early summer. Once established, Taraxacum onychodontum requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and frost.

Where to Find Taraxacum onychodontum

Taraxacum onychodontum can be found in the Alps, the Carpathians, and the Pyrenees.

Taraxacum onychodontum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum onychodontum?

Taraxacum onychodontum is native to the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

What type of soil does Taraxacum onychodontum prefer?

Taraxacum onychodontum prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Taraxacum onychodontum?

Taraxacum onychodontum prefers temperatures between 10-20°C (50-68°F).

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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