Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosum
ID:
17556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raunk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 25: 139. 1903 [May 1903]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016885

Common Names

  • Speciosum Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Speciosum
  • Showy Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum speciosum (also called Showy Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum speciosum is an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make a dye. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum speciosum is a yellow or orange-yellow flower head. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum speciosum is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum speciosum

Taraxacum speciosum can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Taraxacum speciosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum speciosum?

Taraxacum speciosum

What is the common name of Taraxacum speciosum?

Showy Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum speciosum?

Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats

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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