Description
Taraxacum tanylepis (also called 'Tanylepis Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum tanylepis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum tanylepis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that typically grows to only 4” tall. It is native to Europe. It features small, yellow daisy-like flowers (to 1/2” diameter) with yellow center disks and white ray florets. Flowers appear in spring. Narrow, linear, gray-green leaves (to 1/2” wide) are arranged in a basal rosette. Cultivation and propagation: Taraxacum tanylepis prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Taraxacum tanylepis
Taraxacum tanylepis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.