Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glossodon
ID:
4290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonck & H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 36(4): 293 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003619

Common Names

  • Glossodon Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Glossodon
  • Glossodon Taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum glossodon (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas, and is characterized by its yellow flower heads and deeply-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum glossodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum glossodon has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum glossodon is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. It can be pruned in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Taraxacum glossodon

Taraxacum glossodon is native to Europe and can be found in meadows and grasslands.

Taraxacum glossodon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum glossodon?

Taraxacum glossodon

What are the common names of Taraxacum glossodon?

Glossy-leaved dandelion

Where is Taraxacum glossodon native to?

Europe

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-103496: Based on the initial data import
Carl Eric Sonck (1905-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonck' in the authors string.
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.