Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufum
ID:
95115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 8(2): 228 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094444

Common Names

  • Taraxacum rufum
  • Rufum Dandelion
  • Red-Seeded Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum rufum (also called Rufum Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has small, linear leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum rufum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum rufum has yellow flowers with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum rufum is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division can be done in early spring or late autumn. The plant can tolerate a wide range of soil types but prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Taraxacum rufum

Taraxacum rufum can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana. It is typically found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and sagebrush steppes.

Taraxacum rufum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum rufum?

Taraxacum rufum

What is the common name of Taraxacum rufum?

Red-flowered Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum rufum?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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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