Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litigiosum
ID:
17432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Taraxacum sect. Palustria 236 (1998) (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016761

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Priest's Crown
  • Blowball

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Description

Taraxacum litigiosum (also called Litigious Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum litigiosum is used as a food source for livestock, as a decorative plant, and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum litigiosum is a yellow daisy-like head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow, hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum litigiosum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Taraxacum litigiosum

Taraxacum litigiosum is native to Europe. It can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Taraxacum litigiosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum litigiosum?

Taraxacum litigiosum

What is the common name of Taraxacum litigiosum?

Litigious Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum litigiosum found?

Taraxacum litigiosum is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

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-116217: Based on the initial data import
Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
Jan Štěpánek (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Štěpánek' in the authors string.