Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Haglund & Saarsoo
Source:
gcc
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. xxvi. 107 (1963).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046099
Common Names
- Taraxacum Infidulum
- Insidious Dandelion
- Insidious Hawkweed
Description
Taraxacum infidulum (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America and it can be found in grasslands, meadows and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum infidulum is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum infidulum is a yellow-orange flower with a single head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum infidulum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sunny position. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Taraxacum infidulum
Taraxacum infidulum can be found in the alpine meadows of the Alps in Europe.
Taraxacum infidulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum infidulum?
Taraxacum infidulum
What type of plant is Taraxacum infidulum?
Taraxacum infidulum is a perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum infidulum?
Taraxacum infidulum is found in moist, grassy areas in the northern United States
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,