Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubidum
ID:
42902

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schischk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxix. 549, 750 (1964).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042231



Common Names

  • Red dandelion
  • Rubid dandelion
  • Pink dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum rubidum (also called Red-flowered dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in dry, open areas and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum rubidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Taraxacum rubidum flower is a yellow-orange disc-shaped flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a long, white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum rubidum is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum rubidum

Taraxacum rubidum can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas in Europe and North America.

Taraxacum rubidum FAQ

What is Taraxacum rubidum?

Taraxacum rubidum, or Red-seeded Dandelion, is a member of the sunflower family, and produces yellow, daisylike flowers. It is found in flower beds, flower borders, gardens, lawns, meadows, pastures, roadsides, and understory of deciduous woods. It blooms from March through November.

Where does Taraxacum rubidum grow?

Red-seeded Dandelion is common in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America.

What does Taraxacum rubidum look like?

Taraxacum rubidum is a perennial herb that can reach a height of 15 to 30 cm (6 in to 12 in).

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-140848: Based on the initial data import
Boris K. Schischkin (1886-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schischk.' in the authors string.