Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turgidum
ID:
51714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meierott & H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Ber. Bayer. Bot. Ges. 77: 131 (-134; fig. 1) (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051043

Common Names

  • Taraxacum Turgidum
  • Turgidum Taraxacum
  • Turgidum's Taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum turgidum (also called Prickly Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum turgidum 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, coughs, and skin diseases. Its leaves are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum turgidum has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum turgidum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot with some shade during the hottest part of the day. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame and then transplant the seedlings into their permanent positions when they are large enough.

Where to Find Taraxacum turgidum

Taraxacum turgidum is native to central and northern Europe and can be found in countries such as Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

Taraxacum turgidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum turgidum?

Taraxacum turgidum

What is the family of Taraxacum turgidum?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Taraxacum turgidum?

Grasslands and meadows

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-149584: Based on the initial data import
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.
Lenz Meierott (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meierott' in the authors string.