Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Ber. Schweiz. Bot. Ges. xlii. 720 (1933), an T. parvi
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114626
Common Names
- Narrow-leaved Dandelion
- Slender Dandelion
- Slender-leaved Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum parvilobum (also called Small-Lobed Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with many small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, prairies, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum parvilobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as digestive issues, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum parvilobum is a yellow, star-shaped head of disc florets. The seeds are small, brown, and slightly hairy. The seedlings have a basal rosette of long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum parvilobum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. For division, the plant should be divided in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The seedlings and divisions should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny position.
Where to Find Taraxacum parvilobum
Taraxacum parvilobum can be found in the western United States, particularly in California, Nevada, and Oregon.
Taraxacum parvilobum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum parvilobum?
Taraxacum parvilobum
What is the common name of Taraxacum parvilobum?
Small-lobed Dandelion
Where is Taraxacum parvilobum found?
Taraxacum parvilobum is found in Europe
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,