Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venustum
ID:
47675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 7(1): 5 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047004



Common Names

  • Handsome Dandelion
  • Handsome Taraxacum
  • Handsome Blowball


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Description

Taraxacum venustum (also called Venustum Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum venustum is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, fever, and skin infections. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum venustum has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum venustum is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division of the root clumps can be done in spring or autumn. The divided clumps should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Taraxacum venustum

Taraxacum venustum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is an annual plant that grows in moist meadows and pastures.

Taraxacum venustum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum venustum?

Taraxacum venustum

What is the common name of Taraxacum venustum?

Venus dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum venustum?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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