Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vardenium
ID:
6924

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Doll

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 84, 4 : 261 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006253



Common Names

  • Vardenium Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum vardenium
  • Vardenium Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum vardenium (also called 'Varden's Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, grassy areas such as prairies and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum vardenium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum vardenium is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum vardenium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Taraxacum vardenium

Taraxacum vardenium can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in the Caucasus.

Taraxacum vardenium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum vardenium?

Taraxacum vardenium

What is the common name of Taraxacum vardenium?

Varden's Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum vardenium?

It grows in meadows, pastures and roadsides

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-106024: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Doll (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Doll' in the authors string.