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
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.
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,