Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vatisectum
ID:
120858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. 23: 120, f. 40 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120187



Common Names

  • Blowball
  • Common Dandelion
  • Piss-in-the-bed


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Description

Taraxacum vatisectum (also called Cut-Leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It has long, narrow leaves and tall, slender stems with small yellow flowers that appear in the summer. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum vatisectum is used as a medicinal herb and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum vatisectum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum vatisectum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9.

Where to Find Taraxacum vatisectum

Taraxacum vatisectum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Taraxacum vatisectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum vatisectum?

Taraxacum vatisectum

What is the family of Taraxacum vatisectum?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Taraxacum vatisectum?

Dry grasslands, stony slopes, and rocky outcrops

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-81461: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.