Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oplilobum
ID:
71040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 69: 475 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070369



Common Names

  • Oplilobum Dandelion
  • Oplilobum Hawkweed
  • Oplilobum Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum oplilobum (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It has a short, thick stem and bright yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum oplilobum is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is drought-tolerant and has a long flowering period, from summer to early winter. It is also used as a windbreak or as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum oplilobum is a yellow dandelion-like flower. The seed is a small, light brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum oplilobum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Taraxacum oplilobum

Taraxacum oplilobum is native to Europe. It can be found in moist, grassy areas at elevations between 0 and 1,000 meters.

Taraxacum oplilobum FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Taraxacum oplilobum?

Taraxacum oplilobum prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can grow in a variety of soil types.

How should Taraxacum oplilobum be propagated?

Taraxacum oplilobum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.

How often should Taraxacum oplilobum be watered?

Taraxacum oplilobum should be watered regularly, but not too often. It prefers moist soil, but it is drought tolerant and can survive periods of dryness.

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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