Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lyons) Symons
Source:
gcc
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Ins. Brit. : 172 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058751
Common Names
- Marsh Dandelion
- Palustre Taraxacum
- Taraxacum palustre
Synonyms
- Taraxacum officinale palustre (Lyons) Hartm. [unknown]
- Taraxacum limnanthes limnanthoides Soest [unknown]
- Taraxacum westhoffii Hagend. & al. [unknown]
- Taraxacum maritimum Hagend., Soest & Zevenb. [unknown]
- Leontodon palustris Lyons [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum palustre (also called Marsh Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and is usually found in moist, grassy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum palustre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments. It is also used to make teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum palustre has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum palustre is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed. Plant seeds in a well-drained soil in full sun and keep moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Taraxacum palustre
Taraxacum palustre is native to Europe and can be found in wet meadows and marshes.
Taraxacum palustre FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum palustre?
Taraxacum palustre
What are the characteristics of Taraxacum palustre?
It is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.
What is the habitat of Taraxacum palustre?
It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.
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,