Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triangulare
ID:
32091

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lindb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Meddeland. Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 35: 19 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031420



Common Names

  • Triangular Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Triangulare
  • Triangle Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum triangulare H.Lindb. & H.Lindb. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum triangulare (also called 'Dandelion' or 'Common Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a short stem and deeply-lobed leaves, and produces yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides, and is often used in landscaping.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum triangulare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum triangulare is yellow in color and has a diameter of 3-4 cm. The seeds are small, black, and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum triangulare is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).

Where to Find Taraxacum triangulare

Taraxacum triangulare can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Taraxacum triangulare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum triangulare?

Taraxacum triangulare

What is the common name of Taraxacum triangulare?

Triangular Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum triangulare?

Taraxacum triangulare is native to Europe

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,