Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leroyi
ID:
89172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Trab. Jard. Bot. Univ. Santiago de Comp. 7: 8. 1954

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088501

Common Names

  • Taraxacum leroyi
  • Leroy's Dandelion
  • Leroy Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum leroyi (also called Leroy's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers and is easily recognizable by its white, fluffy seed heads.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum leroyi is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for bees and butterflies, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum leroyi is a yellow color and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum leroyi is a perennial herb that grows up to 30cm tall. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply divided, toothed leaves. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Taraxacum leroyi

Taraxacum leroyi is found in Europe, primarily in moist, open areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.

Taraxacum leroyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum leroyi?

Taraxacum leroyi

What is the common name of Taraxacum leroyi?

Leroy's Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum leroyi?

Woodlands, thickets, and meadows

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