Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortilobum
ID:
134773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Florstr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. xxxix. n.° 4, 11 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134102



Common Names

  • Taraxacum tortilobum
  • Tortile Dandelion
  • Twisted Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum tortilobum (also called Tortilobum Taraxacum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum tortilobum is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, respiratory ailments, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum tortilobum has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum tortilobum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum tortilobum

Taraxacum tortilobum can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Taraxacum tortilobum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum tortilobum?

Taraxacum tortilobum

What is the common name of Taraxacum tortilobum?

Tortilobum Dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum tortilobum?

Asteraceae

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-949: Based on the initial data import
Bruno Leonard Florström (1879-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Florstr.' in the authors string.