Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suasorium
ID:
32250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Preslia 77(3): 275 (-276; fig. 6f) (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031579

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Pissenlit

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Description

Taraxacum suasorium (also called Suasor's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum suasorium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum suasorium has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum suasorium is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed sown in spring or autumn. It is also possible to propagate from root cuttings taken in spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum suasorium

Taraxacum suasorium can be found in the northern and central parts of Europe.

Taraxacum suasorium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum suasorium?

Taraxacum suasorium

What is the common name of Taraxacum suasorium?

Suasory Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum suasorium?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
Jan Štěpánek (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Štěpánek' in the authors string.