Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Haglund
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1938, 312.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077648
Common Names
- Taraxacum puberulum
- Hairy Dandelion
- Rough Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum puberulum (also called Hairy dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum puberulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum puberulum is a yellow-green head of small, tubular florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum puberulum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly in spring. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Taraxacum puberulum
Taraxacum puberulum can be found in the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.
Taraxacum puberulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum puberulum?
Taraxacum puberulum
What type of plant is Taraxacum puberulum?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Taraxacum puberulum found?
It is found in Europe
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,