Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Taraxacum sect. Palustria 222 (1998) (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038787
Common Names
- Spiralis Alpinia
- Spiralis Ginger
- Spiralis Shell Ginger
Description
Taraxacum sordidum (also called sordid dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers, and is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum sordidum is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers and is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum sordidum has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are covered in white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum sordidum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Taraxacum sordidum
Taraxacum sordidum is found in Europe, from the UK to Turkey.
Taraxacum sordidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum sordidum?
Taraxacum sordidum
What is the common name of Taraxacum sordidum?
Sordid Dandelion
Where is Taraxacum sordidum native to?
North America
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,