Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanigerum
ID:
24144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 2: 269 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023473

Common Names

  • Taraxacum Lanigerum
  • Lanigerum Dandelion
  • Woolly Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum lanigerum (also called woolly dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in meadows, pastures, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum lanigerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum lanigerum is a bright yellow, daisy-like bloom with a central disc. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate with a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum lanigerum is a perennial plant that is propagated through division of the root system. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the root system in the spring or fall. The plant can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring or fall in well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they reach a height of 2-3 inches.

Where to Find Taraxacum lanigerum

Taraxacum lanigerum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Taraxacum lanigerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum lanigerum?

Taraxacum lanigerum

What is the common name of Taraxacum lanigerum?

Woolly Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum lanigerum?

Grasslands, meadows, and open forests

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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