Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
raii
ID:
11253

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Nat. Arr. Brit. Pl. ii. 426

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010582

Common Names

  • Taraxacum raii
  • Rai's Dandelion
  • Rai's Taraxacum

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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum ruborum Soest [unknown]
  • Taraxacum brachysquameum Soest [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum raii (also called Rai's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and it is found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum raii is a plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, as well as to reduce inflammation. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum raii is yellow, with a single central disc. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum raii is a perennial species that is easily propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location. The plants will self-seed and can become invasive if not managed. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum raii

Taraxacum raii can be found in Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean.

Taraxacum raii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum raii?

Taraxacum raii

What is the common name of Taraxacum raii?

Raii's dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum raii?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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