Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulpinum
ID:
37318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Wentia 10: 33. 1963

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036647



Common Names

  • Foxy Dandelion
  • Foxy Taraxacum
  • Vulpine Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum vulpinum (also called Fox-tailed Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It typically grows in grasslands and meadows, and is found in areas with high levels of sunlight.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum vulpinum is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum vulpinum is a yellow-orange disc-shaped flower head with ray florets. The seed is a small, dry, one-seeded fruit that does not open at maturity. The seedlings are small, hairy, and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum vulpinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum vulpinum

Taraxacum vulpinum can be found in the eastern United States, from Texas to Florida and up to New York.

Taraxacum vulpinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum vulpinum?

Taraxacum vulpinum

What are the common names of Taraxacum vulpinum?

Common names of Taraxacum vulpinum include fox-tailed dandelion and fox-tailed hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum vulpinum?

Taraxacum vulpinum is native to Europe, from the British Isles to the Caucasus

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,

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