Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virellum
ID:
27876

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund ex Sahlin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 130(1): 65 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027205



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Virellum
  • Green-Leaved Dandelion
  • Green-Leaved Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum virellum (also called 'Green-flowered Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of leaves and green flowers. It grows in sunny and dry habitats such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum virellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum virellum has yellow flowers with a single ring of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum virellum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring, in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to keep them healthy and vigorous. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum virellum

Taraxacum virellum is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps.

Taraxacum virellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum virellum?

Taraxacum virellum

What is the common name of Taraxacum virellum?

Green-flowered Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum virellum?

It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky places.

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-126294: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.
Carl Ingemar Sahlin (1912-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sahlin' in the authors string.