Description
Taraxacum pictidum (also called Pictured Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the Mediterranean region, but widely naturalized elsewhere. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum pictidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum pictidum has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.