Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pugiunculum
ID:
121932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rail.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Aquilo, Ser. Bot. 14: 11 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121261

Common Names

  • Pug-tailed Dandelion
  • Pug-tailed Hawkbit
  • Pug-tailed Cat's-ear

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Description

Taraxacum pugiunculum (also called Pug-tailed Dandelion, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and is commonly found in open woodlands and grasslands. The leaves are small and oval-shaped with a white underside.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum pugiunculum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum pugiunculum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum pugiunculum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Taraxacum pugiunculum

Taraxacum pugiunculum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Taraxacum pugiunculum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum pugiunculum?

Taraxacum pugiunculum

What is the common name of Taraxacum pugiunculum?

Pugiuncular Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum pugiunculum?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in Europe.

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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