Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosella
ID:
42429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundev. & H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36(2): 683 (-685; fig. 6) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041758



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Pilosella
  • Hairy Dandelion
  • Pilosella Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum pilosella (also called Hairy Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the deserts of Mexico and the United States. It has a rosette of small, pointed leaves with a green color and a yellow stripe along the edges. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum pilosella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum pilosella has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum pilosella is a hardy perennial that can be propagated through seed. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and the seedlings should emerge within two weeks. Thin out the seedlings to the desired spacing and keep the soil moist. Taraxacum pilosella can also be propagated through cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum pilosella

Taraxacum pilosella is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. It grows in meadows and grasslands.

Taraxacum pilosella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum pilosella?

Taraxacum pilosella

What is the common name of Taraxacum pilosella?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum pilosella?

It is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands in South Africa

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-140388: Based on the initial data import
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.
Carl-Fredrik Lundevall (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundev.' in the authors string.