Status:
valid
Authors:
Schischk.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxix. 537, 747 (1964).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011902
Common Names
- Varsheb's Dandelion
- Varsheb's Hawkweed
- Varsheb's Mouse-ear
Description
Taraxacum varsobicum (also called Varsovian Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Central and Eastern Europe and is found in grasslands, roadsides and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum varsobicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, liver diseases, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum varsobicum is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are green and have a hairy texture.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum varsobicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to divide the clumps when the plant is dormant, in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Taraxacum varsobicum
Taraxacum varsobicum can be found in the grasslands of Europe.
Taraxacum varsobicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum varsobicum?
Taraxacum varsobicum
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum varsobicum?
Taraxacum varsobicum is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and rocky hillsides.
What are the medicinal properties of Taraxacum varsobicum?
Taraxacum varsobicum has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
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,