Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridans
ID:
17780

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund ex H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 131(4): 519 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017109

Common Names

  • Taraxacum viridans
  • Viridans Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum viridans (also called Green Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a green flower head. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum viridans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum viridans is a yellow disc floret, with a diameter of about 5-7 mm. Its seeds are small, black, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are dark green, with a single, long, linear cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum viridans is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. The divisions should be well-watered and should establish quickly.

Where to Find Taraxacum viridans

Taraxacum viridans is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps and Carpathians.

Taraxacum viridans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum viridans?

Taraxacum viridans

What is the common name of Taraxacum viridans?

Green Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum viridans?

Taraxacum viridans is found in dry, sandy soils in the mountains of Europe.

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-116559: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.