Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
samicum
ID:
66363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonck & H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 28(4): 305 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065692



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Puffball


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Description

Taraxacum samicum (also called Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers that turn into white puffballs of seeds.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum samicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a wide variety of medicinal uses, including treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum samicum is a yellow-green disc-shaped flower head, with many yellow ray florets around the edge. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum samicum is a perennial herb that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Taraxacum samicum

Taraxacum samicum is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

Taraxacum samicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum samicum?

Taraxacum samicum

What is the common name of Taraxacum samicum?

Sami Dandelion

What is the native range of Taraxacum samicum?

Europe

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-22595: Based on the initial data import
Carl Eric Sonck (1905-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonck' in the authors string.
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.