Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squamulosum
ID:
45149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. vi. 413 (1957).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044478



Common Names

  • Taraxacum squamulosum
  • Scaly Dandelion
  • Scaly-bracted Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum squamulosum (also called Rough Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe. It has a low-growing habit and produces small, yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun, and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum squamulosum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden. The plant is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum squamulosum has yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum squamulosum is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Taraxacum squamulosum

Taraxacum squamulosum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Taraxacum squamulosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum squamulosum?

Taraxacum squamulosum

What is the common name of Taraxacum squamulosum?

Scaly-bracted Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum squamulosum native?

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,

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