Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Veröff. Geobot. Inst. ETH Stiftung Rübel Zürich xlii. 137 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014602
Common Names
- Taraxacum Pedemontanum
- Pedemontane Dandelion
- Pedemontane Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum pedemontanum (also called Italian dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist soils in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum pedemontanum is an edible plant that is often used in salads or as a garnish. It is also used in herbal remedies for its medicinal properties. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum pedemontanum is a small, yellow flower head, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green plant with a single stem and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum pedemontanum is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Taraxacum pedemontanum
Taraxacum pedemontanum is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
Taraxacum pedemontanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum pedemontanum?
Taraxacum pedemontanum
What is the common name of Taraxacum pedemontanum?
Pedemontanum dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum pedemontanum?
Taraxacum pedemontanum is native to the Mediterranean region, and is typically found in dry, sandy soils.
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,