Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edessicoides
ID:
119961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uhlemann

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 118 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119290

Common Names

  • Edessicoides Dandelion
  • Edessicoides Common Dandelion
  • Edessicoides Field Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum edessicoides (also called Edessa dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, sunny areas, often in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum edessicoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. Its leaves can be used as a flavoring in cooking. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum edessicoides is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum edessicoides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings can be planted out in the summer. Division can be done in the spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted out immediately.

Where to Find Taraxacum edessicoides

Taraxacum edessicoides can be found in the Greek island of Lesbos.

Taraxacum edessicoides FAQ

What are the characteristics of Taraxacum edessicoides?

Taraxacum edessicoides is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region and can reach up to 1 meter in height.

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum edessicoides?

Taraxacum edessicoides is found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.

How tall can Taraxacum edessicoides grow?

Taraxacum edessicoides can reach up to 1 meter in height.

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-80587: Based on the initial data import
Ingo Uhlemann (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uhlemann' in the authors string.