Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sonchoides
ID:
58393

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (HEID, Heidelbergensi) 1850: 4.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057722



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Sonchus Dandelion
  • Blowball


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum montanum montanum [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum sonchoides (also called Sow Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum sonchoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some species of animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum sonchoides has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum sonchoides is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plants are actively growing.

Where to Find Taraxacum sonchoides

Taraxacum sonchoides is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Taraxacum sonchoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum sonchoides?

Taraxacum sonchoides

What is the common name of Taraxacum sonchoides?

Sonchoides

What is the family of Taraxacum sonchoides?

Asteraceae

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-156418: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.