Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Aquilo, Ser. Bot. 14: 7 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130315
Common Names
- Abbreviatum Dandelion
- Short-Leaf Dandelion
- Abbreviated Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum abbreviatum (also called Abbreviatum's Taraxacum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry meadows and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum abbreviatum is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a garnish. It has a mild, slightly bitter taste and is high in vitamins A and C. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum abbreviatum is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm and a single ring of ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum abbreviatum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Taraxacum abbreviatum
Taraxacum abbreviatum is native to Europe and Asia, and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.
Taraxacum abbreviatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum abbreviatum?
Taraxacum abbreviatum
What is the common name of Taraxacum abbreviatum?
Abbreviated dandelion
Where is Taraxacum abbreviatum found?
It is found in western North America
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,