Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 8(2): 225 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026709
Common Names
- Pseudoglabrum Taraxacum
- Taraxacum Pseudoglabrum
- Pseudoglabrum Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum pseudoglabrum (also called false-glabrous dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to the mountains of California and Oregon, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum pseudoglabrum is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum pseudoglabrum has yellow flowers with a yellow center of disc florets and a single row of yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oblong-shaped with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum pseudoglabrum is an evergreen, low-growing perennial with a mat-forming habit. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or by division of established plants in early spring.
Where to Find Taraxacum pseudoglabrum
Taraxacum pseudoglabrum is native to Europe and can be found growing in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.
Taraxacum pseudoglabrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum pseudoglabrum?
Taraxacum pseudoglabrum
What is the common name of Taraxacum pseudoglabrum?
Smooth-Leaved Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum pseudoglabrum?
Taraxacum pseudoglabrum is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open meadows and grasslands.
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,