Status:
valid
Authors:
Sahlin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 130(1): 62 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133717
Common Names
- Common Dandelion
- Blowball
- Puffball
Description
Taraxacum eudontum (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. Its leaves are deeply lobed and its flowers are bright yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum eudontum is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum eudontum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc with a white tuft at the top. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum eudontum is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. When propagating from division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Taraxacum eudontum
Taraxacum eudontum is found in the mountains of the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Taraxacum eudontum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum eudontum?
Taraxacum eudontum
What is the common name of Taraxacum eudontum?
Eudont Taraxacum
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum eudontum?
It is found in the northern hemisphere
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,