Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
opaciforme
ID:
44183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst. ex G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Nytt Mag. Naturvidensk. 86: 70 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043512



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Opaciforme Dandelion
  • White-flowered Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum opaciforme (also called Taraxacum officinale, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a long, hollow stem and is covered in small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, nutrient-rich soils, such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum opaciforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum opaciforme has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum opaciforme is a perennial herb that grows in sunny, moist areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist until germination. When propagating by division, divide the clumps of the plant in spring or early summer and replant in a new location.

Where to Find Taraxacum opaciforme

Taraxacum opaciforme can be found in Europe, including France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Taraxacum opaciforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum opaciforme?

Taraxacum opaciforme

What is the common name of Taraxacum opaciforme?

White-flowered dandelion

Where is Taraxacum opaciforme found?

Taraxacum opaciforme is found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

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-14209: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.