Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verecundum
ID:
114645

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
in Holmgr. Bleking. Fl. 346. 1942

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113974



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Puffball


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum gracilentum Lindb. ex Florstr. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum gracilentum H.Lindb. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum verecundum (also called Modest Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers, and grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum verecundum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum verecundum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of yellow hairs at the top of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum verecundum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Taraxacum verecundum

Taraxacum verecundum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Taraxacum verecundum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum verecundum?

Taraxacum verecundum

What is the common name of Taraxacum verecundum?

Verecund Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum verecundum?

Dry, rocky slopes

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-75484: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.