Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgineum
ID:
31771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirschner, Štěpánek & Klimeš

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Preslia 78(1): 61 (31, 50, 60-62; fig (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031100



Common Names

  • Virgin Dandelion
  • Virgin's Thistle
  • Virgin's Burdock


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Description

Taraxacum virgineum (also called Virgin Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes, and has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum virgineum is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum virgineum is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum virgineum is a perennial herb native to Europe and North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Taraxacum virgineum

Taraxacum virgineum is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Taraxacum virgineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum virgineum?

Taraxacum virgineum

What is the common name of Taraxacum virgineum?

Virginian Dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum virgineum?

Herbaceous perennial

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-130079: Based on the initial data import
Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
Jan Štěpánek (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Štěpánek' in the authors string.
Leoš Klimeš (1960-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klimeš' in the authors string.