Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penelobum
ID:
62228

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sahlin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Ber. Bayer. Bot. Ges. 55: 51 (1984) (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061557



Common Names

  • Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Puffball


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Description

Taraxacum penelobum (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and bright yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum penelobum is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and liver problems. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum penelobum is yellow, with a single yellow petal and a yellow center. The seed is small and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum penelobum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The clumps should be divided and replanted in the soil.

Where to Find Taraxacum penelobum

Taraxacum penelobum is native to the northern United States and Canada, where it is found in moist, grassy areas.

Taraxacum penelobum FAQ

What are the common names of Taraxacum penelobum?

Taraxacum penelobum is commonly known as the Penelope Dandelion.

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum penelobum?

Taraxacum penelobum is an herbaceous perennial that grows in clumps.

What is the native range of Taraxacum penelobum?

Taraxacum penelobum is native to the western United States and Canada.

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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