Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. ii. 157 (1926).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129949
Common Names
- Taraxacum grypodon
- Taraxacum
- Grypodon
Description
Taraxacum grypodon (also called Long-stalked Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 0.5 meters tall and has narrow, linear leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum grypodon has been used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat digestive problems, liver and gallbladder issues, and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum grypodon has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene, about 1-2 mm long, with a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum grypodon is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. It can be propagated by division or by taking stem cuttings.
Where to Find Taraxacum grypodon
Taraxacum grypodon can be found in North America and Europe.
Taraxacum grypodon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum grypodon?
Taraxacum grypodon
What is the family of Taraxacum grypodon?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Taraxacum grypodon?
Open grasslands and rocky slopes
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,