Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
facile
ID:
137301

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonck

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 27(3): 269 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136630

Common Names

  • Taraxacum Facile
  • Easy Dandelion
  • Facile Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum facile (also called Easy Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of deeply lobed leaves. Its flower heads are yellow and have a single row of ray florets. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum facile is a wildflower that is often used in gardens for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, inflammation, and skin problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source for bees and other insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum facile is yellow with a single row of petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum facile is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is relatively easy to cultivate and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Taraxacum facile

Taraxacum facile can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Taraxacum facile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum facile?

Taraxacum facile

What is the common name of Taraxacum facile?

Facile Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum facile?

Grassland and scrubland

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-97337: Based on the initial data import
Carl Eric Sonck (1905-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonck' in the authors string.