Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
przevalskii
ID:
72392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 24: 218 (1987) (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071721

Common Names

  • Taraxacum Przevalskii
  • Mongolian Dandelion
  • Prairie Dandelion

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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum przevalskii przevalskii [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum przevalskii (also called Przevalski's dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It typically grows in dry, rocky, and grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum przevalskii is a species of dandelion native to East Asia. It is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make tea, and its leaves are used to make salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum przevalskii has small yellow flowers, with seeds that are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum przevalskii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-9.

Where to Find Taraxacum przevalskii

Taraxacum przevalskii can be found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas.

Taraxacum przevalskii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum przevalskii?

Taraxacum przevalskii

What is the common name of Taraxacum przevalskii?

Przevalskii

Where is Taraxacum przevalskii found?

Taraxacum przevalskii is found in the Himalayas and parts of China.

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-28485: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.