Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
opulentiforme
ID:
62826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sahlin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Ber. Bayer. Bot. Ges. 50: 182 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062155

Common Names

  • Opulentiforme Dandelion
  • Opulentiforme Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Opulentiforme

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Description

Taraxacum opulentiforme (also called Opulent Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a taproot and produces yellow flowers. It grows in disturbed areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum opulentiforme is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a garnish. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It has a long flowering period and produces yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum opulentiforme has bright yellow flowers with yellow centers and small, oval-shaped seed pods. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum opulentiforme is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or autumn and replant in new locations. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and keep moist. Germination can take up to two months.

Where to Find Taraxacum opulentiforme

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

Taraxacum opulentiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum opulentiforme?

Taraxacum opulentiforme

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum opulentiforme?

Taraxacum opulentiforme is found in moist grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

What is the flowering period of Taraxacum opulentiforme?

Taraxacum opulentiforme typically flowers from April to June.

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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