Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melzerianum
ID:
129080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 69: 452 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128409

Common Names

  • Melzer's Dandelion
  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball

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Description

Taraxacum melzerianum (also called Melzer's dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head. It grows in grasslands and meadows at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum melzerianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum melzerianum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum melzerianum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.

Where to Find Taraxacum melzerianum

Taraxacum melzerianum is found in Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum melzerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum melzerianum?

Taraxacum melzerianum

What is the common name of Taraxacum melzerianum?

Melzer's Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum melzerianum?

Dry grassland and rocky slopes

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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