Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turcicum
ID:
73909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. xvii. 495 (1968).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073238



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Turkish Dandelion
  • Narrow-Leaved Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum turcicum (also called Turkish dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a height of up to 1 m and its leaves are deeply lobed. It is native to Turkey and is found in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum turcicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum turcicum has small yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum turcicum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Propagation is best done from seed or by division.

Where to Find Taraxacum turcicum

Taraxacum turcicum is native to Turkey and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Taraxacum turcicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum turcicum?

Taraxacum turcicum

What is the common name of Taraxacum turcicum?

Turkish Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum turcicum found?

Taraxacum turcicum is found in Europe and Asia

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