Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneatum
ID:
44772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonck

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 20(3): 260 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044101

Common Names

  • Cuneate Dandelion
  • Cuneate Dandelion
  • Cuneate Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum cuneatum (also called Wedge-Leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States and Canada. It has a single stem with many branches and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny areas such as prairies and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum cuneatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum cuneatum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum cuneatum is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is easy to propagate by seed, which should be sown in a sunny spot in early spring. The soil should be well-drained and light. The plant can also be propagated by division in early spring. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Taraxacum cuneatum

Taraxacum cuneatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and can be found in grassy meadows and open woodlands in France, Spain, and Portugal.

Taraxacum cuneatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum cuneatum?

Taraxacum cuneatum

What is the common name of Taraxacum cuneatum?

Wedge-leaved Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum cuneatum found?

Taraxacum cuneatum is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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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