Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subulatum
ID:
117739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. xxvi. 126, 155 (1940).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117068



Common Names

  • Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Piss-in-the-bed


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum subulatum Lindb. ex Florstr. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum subulatum (also called Awl-leaf Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum subulatum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum subulatum has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum subulatum is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and the divisions should be planted in a sandy, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Taraxacum subulatum

Taraxacum subulatum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Taraxacum subulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum subulatum?

Taraxacum subulatum

What is the common name of Taraxacum subulatum?

Subulate Dandelion

What is the typical habitat of Taraxacum subulatum?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-78441: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.