Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Taraxacum sect. Palustria 251 (1998) (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026201
Common Names
- Taraxacum limosicola
- Limosicola Taraxacum
- Mud-Loving Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum limosicola (also called Limestone Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in limestone soils and is characterized by its bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum limosicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum limosicola is yellow, with a single row of petals and a center of yellow disc florets. The seed is a small, black achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are thin and upright, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum limosicola is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows and along roadsides. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of established plants can also be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Taraxacum limosicola
Taraxacum limosicola is native to Europe and can be found in wet meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Taraxacum limosicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum limosicola?
Taraxacum limosicola
What type of plant is Taraxacum limosicola?
A perennial herb
Where does Taraxacum limosicola grow?
It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia
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,