Taraxacum persimile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
persimile
ID:
32224
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 10(6): 24 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031553
Common Names
- Taraxacum persimile
- Persimile Dandelion
- Persimile Hawkweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum persimile (also called white-flowered dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and white flowers. It prefers meadows, grasslands, and forest edges and is found in Europe and North Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum persimile is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a garnish. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum persimile has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have lance-shaped leaves with a white underside.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum persimile is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. Propagation can be done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Taraxacum persimile
Taraxacum persimile can be found in Europe, including the British Isles, and in parts of Asia.
Taraxacum persimile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum persimile?
Taraxacum persimile
What type of plant is Taraxacum persimile?
Taraxacum persimile is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Taraxacum persimile found?
Taraxacum persimile is found in the Mediterranean region.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-130507: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.