Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrimum
ID:
83506

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lindb. & H.Lindb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Pl. Finland.) 21-42: 145 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082835

Common Names

  • Beautiful Dandelion
  • Pulcherrimum Dandelion
  • Pulcherrimum Taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum pulcherrimum (also called yellow dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum pulcherrimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is known to attract beneficial insects, and it can help to improve the soil quality.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum pulcherrimum has yellow flowers with a single head of ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum pulcherrimum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall, and they should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted. It is important to water the plants regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Taraxacum pulcherrimum

Taraxacum pulcherrimum is a species of dandelion native to the mountains of central and southeastern Europe.

Taraxacum pulcherrimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum pulcherrimum?

Taraxacum pulcherrimum

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum pulcherrimum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Taraxacum pulcherrimum?

Late spring to early summer

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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