Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polium
ID:
97451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 10(6): 13 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096780



Common Names

  • Dandelion
  • Priest's Crown
  • Blowball


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Description

Taraxacum polium (also called large-flowered dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum polium is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental in gardens. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for dry climates. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum polium has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm and has a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum polium is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum polium

Taraxacum polium is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Taraxacum polium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum polium?

Taraxacum polium

What is the common name of Taraxacum polium?

Pale Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum polium?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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