Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
svetlanae
ID:
11394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Czerep.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Vasc. Pl. Russia & Adj. States 106 (1995), nom. nov. (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010723



Common Names

  • Taraxacum
  • Svetlana's Dandelion
  • Svetlanae Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum svetlanae (also called Svetlana's Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico and is found in dry, sandy soils of deserts and plains.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum svetlanae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum svetlanae has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum svetlanae is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location, and keep the soil moist. The plant can also be propagated from root division. Divide the roots in the spring and replant in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Taraxacum svetlanae

Taraxacum svetlanae can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Taraxacum svetlanae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum svetlanae?

Taraxacum svetlanae

What is the common name of Taraxacum svetlanae?

Svetlana's dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum svetlanae?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes at elevations of up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft).

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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