Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 6(5): 777 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081107
Common Names
- Taraxacum
- Dandelion
- Common Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum valdedentatum (also called Valde Dentate Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows up to 0.5 meters tall and has deeply-lobed leaves with a silvery-green hue. It produces bright, yellow flowers with five petals. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum valdedentatum is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum valdedentatum is a yellow-green composite flower head. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum valdedentatum is a perennial that is best grown in full sun. It is best propagated from seed sown in spring, or from cuttings taken in late summer. It can also be propagated from division in spring.
Where to Find Taraxacum valdedentatum
Taraxacum valdedentatum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Taraxacum valdedentatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum valdedentatum?
Taraxacum valdedentatum
What is the family of Taraxacum valdedentatum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Taraxacum valdedentatum?
Valdedent Dandelion
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,