Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusilobum
ID:
125614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1935. 117.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124943

Common Names

  • Blunt-lobed Dandelion
  • Blunt-lobed Hawkweed
  • Blunt-lobed Cat's Ear

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Description

Taraxacum obtusilobum (also called Blunt-lobed Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow daisy-like flowers, lance-shaped leaves, and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum obtusilobum is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum obtusilobum is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum obtusilobum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote additional blooms.

Where to Find Taraxacum obtusilobum

Taraxacum obtusilobum is native to the northern hemisphere, particularly in North America and Europe.

Taraxacum obtusilobum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum obtusilobum?

Taraxacum obtusilobum

What is the common name of Taraxacum obtusilobum?

Blunt-lobed Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum obtusilobum?

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,

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