Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ingens
ID:
125402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Palmgr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. xxxiv. n.° 1, 17 (1910).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124731

Common Names

  • Giant Dandelion
  • Ingens Dandelion
  • Giant Cat's-ear

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Description

Taraxacum ingens (also called Giant Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas. It is found in woodlands, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum ingens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum ingens is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum ingens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly. Cut back the foliage in late fall to encourage new growth in the spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum ingens

Taraxacum ingens is native to the western United States. It can be found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes in the western United States.

Taraxacum ingens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum ingens?

Taraxacum ingens

What is the common name of Taraxacum ingens?

Giant Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum ingens?

Open woods, meadows, and roadsides

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-85826: Based on the initial data import
Alvar Palmgren (1880-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Palmgr.' in the authors string.