Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fabrei
ID:
122632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 26(2): 143 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121961

Common Names

  • Fabre's Dandelion
  • Fabre's Taraxacum
  • Fabre's Puffball

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Description

Taraxacum fabrei (also called Fabre's dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It grows to a height of up to 30 cm and has hairy stems and leaves. Its flowers are yellow and are borne in clusters on the ends of the stems. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum fabrei is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum fabrei is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow disc and yellow ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a yellow flower bud.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum fabrei is a perennial plant that grows to a height of 1 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum fabrei

Taraxacum fabrei is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, and Ukraine.

Taraxacum fabrei FAQ

What is Taraxacum fabrei?

Taraxacum fabrei is a species of dandelion native to Europe and Asia.

Where does Taraxacum fabrei grow?

Taraxacum fabrei grows in meadows, fields, and roadsides.

What does Taraxacum fabrei look like?

Taraxacum fabrei has yellow flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

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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