Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pratensis
ID:
48948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hegetschw.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schweiz [Hegetschweiler] 754. 1840 [Sep 1840]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048277

Common Names

  • Pratensis Leontodon
  • Pratensis Hawkweed
  • Pratensis Leontodon

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Description

Leontodon pratensis (also called Meadow Hawkbit, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, typically growing to a height of 10-50 cm. It is native to Europe, and is found in the grasslands and meadows of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. It prefers moist, sunny, and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon pratensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals. It has medicinal properties that can help treat digestive issues and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leontodon pratensis has small, yellow flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon pratensis is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a shallow container and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Leontodon pratensis

Leontodon pratensis is native to Europe and can be found in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

Leontodon pratensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontodon pratensis?

Leontodon pratensis

What is the common name of Leontodon pratensis?

Meadow leontodon

What is the family of Leontodon pratensis?

Asteraceae

Species in the Leontodon genus

Leontodon taraxacoides, Leontodon dentatus, Leontodon longirostris, Leontodon anomalus, Leontodon dubius, Leontodon hirtus, Leontodon tingitanus, Leontodon hispidus, Leontodon djurdjurae, Leontodon hyoseroides, Leontodon incanus, Leontodon bourgaeanus, Leontodon crispus, Leontodon maroccanus, Leontodon atlanticus, Leontodon hellenicus, Leontodon saxatilis, Leontodon kulczynskii, Leontodon intermedius, Leontodon pratensis, Leontodon brancsikii, Leontodon dubius, Leontodon vegetus, Leontodon hugueninii, Leontodon ambiguus, Leontodon pinetorum, Leontodon graecus, Leontodon boryi, Leontodon biscutellifolius, Leontodon rigens, Leontodon farinosus, Leontodon intermedius, Leontodon libanoticus, Leontodon berinii, Leontodon dubius, Leontodon kotschyi, Leontodon siculus, Leontodon tenuiflorus, Leontodon pitardii, Leontodon eriopodus, Leontodon apulus, Leontodon asperrimus, Leontodon filii, Leontodon rosani, Leontodon tuberosus, Leontodon boryi, Leontodon siculus, Leontodon stenocalathius, Leontodon caucasicus, Leontodon oxylepis,

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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