Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
planifrons
ID:
23912

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.P.Christ.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bot. Iceland 3(3): 278 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023241



Common Names

  • Plains Dandelion
  • Plains Hawkweed
  • Smooth Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum planifrons (also called Flat-headed Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads that bloom from late spring to early fall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum planifrons is a species of flowering plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, cough, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum planifrons has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum planifrons is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall for best results. The plant can also be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum planifrons

Taraxacum planifrons is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, fields, and roadsides.

Taraxacum planifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum planifrons?

Taraxacum planifrons

What is the common name of Taraxacum planifrons?

Flat-headed dandelion

What is the natural range of Taraxacum planifrons?

Europe and North 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,

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