Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubicundum
ID:
40427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1905, 166; et in Bot. Studier

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039756

Common Names

  • Red-flowered Dandelion
  • Scarlet Dandelion
  • Scarlet-flowered Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum rubicundum (also called Red-flowered Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and bright red flowers. It grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum rubicundum is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a garnish. It has a mild, sweet flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Taraxacum rubicundum for. rufifructum Soest

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum rubicundum is yellow in color and has a single, long stem. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum rubicundum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and will germinate in about two weeks.

Where to Find Taraxacum rubicundum

Taraxacum rubicundum is native to Europe and parts of Asia.

Taraxacum rubicundum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum rubicundum?

Taraxacum rubicundum

What are the common names of Taraxacum rubicundum?

Red-flowered dandelion

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum rubicundum?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem.

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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