Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Haglund
Source:
gcc
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Nytt Mag. Naturvidensk. 86: 88 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012147
Common Names
- Taraxacum eurylobum
- Eurylobum Dandelion
- Eurylobum Dandelion-flower
Description
Taraxacum eurylobum (also called 'Common Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 30 cm in height and has yellow flowers. It is found in moist, grassy habitats at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum eurylobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It can be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum eurylobum is yellow and daisy-like with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum eurylobum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Taraxacum eurylobum
Taraxacum eurylobum can be found in the northern and central parts of Europe.
Taraxacum eurylobum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum eurylobum?
Taraxacum eurylobum
What is the common name of Taraxacum eurylobum?
Broad-lobed Dandelion
Where is Taraxacum eurylobum found?
It is found in the alpine regions of the Pyrenees, Alps, and Carpathians.
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,