Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 10(6): 9 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040323
Common Names
- Tall Dandelion
- Pycnolobous Dandelion
- Hairy-lobed Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum pycnolobum (also called Pycnolobous Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny places such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed areas. It is an annual herb with yellow flowers and finely divided leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum pycnolobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and as a source of natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum pycnolobum is yellow, with a single head of disc florets surrounded by ray florets. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum pycnolobum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water it regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it once a year.
Where to Find Taraxacum pycnolobum
Taraxacum pycnolobum is native to the Alps and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.
Taraxacum pycnolobum FAQ
What are the natural habitats of Taraxacum pycnolobum?
Taraxacum pycnolobum is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woods.
What is the flowering season of Taraxacum pycnolobum?
Taraxacum pycnolobum typically flowers from April to June.
What is the conservation status of Taraxacum pycnolobum?
Taraxacum pycnolobum is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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,