Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breconense
ID:
68778

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Haw.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 20(2): 119 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068107

Common Names

  • Breconense Dandelion
  • Welsh Dandelion
  • Pale Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum breconense (also called Brecon Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the family Asteraceae. It has yellow flowers with a single style and is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Enkianthus taiwanianus is a deciduous shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant. It has attractive white or pink flowers that bloom in the spring and attractive foliage that turns a bright yellow in the fall. It is also drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It can also be used as a hedge or a screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum breconense has yellow flowers that are 1.5-2 cm wide with a single ring of yellow ray florets and a yellow center of disc florets. The seeds are tiny, dark brown achenes with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum breconense is an easy-to-grow plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize lightly during the growing season.

Where to Find Taraxacum breconense

Taraxacum breconense is native to the UK, and can be found in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales.

Taraxacum breconense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum breconense?

Taraxacum breconense

What is the common name of Taraxacum breconense?

Brecon Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum breconense native to?

Europe

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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