Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horridifrons
ID:
16575

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rail.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 4: 106 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015904

Common Names

  • Taraxacum horridifrons
  • Taraxacum
  • Horridifrons

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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum rhacodes Rail. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum horridifrons (also called Prickly-leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a single stem with yellow flowers and a spiny, oval-shaped fruit.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum horridifrons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract beneficial insects like bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum horridifrons has yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum horridifrons is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed.

Where to Find Taraxacum horridifrons

Taraxacum horridifrons can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Taraxacum horridifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum horridifrons?

Taraxacum horridifrons

What is the common name of Taraxacum horridifrons?

Horridifrons Taraxacum

Where is Taraxacum horridifrons found?

Taraxacum horridifrons is found in the Mediterranean region.

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,

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