Status:
valid
Authors:
Sonck
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 20(3): 264 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026548
Common Names
- Taraxacum rigescens
- Rigid Dandelion
- Rigid Hawk's-Beard
Description
Taraxacum rigescens (also called Rigid Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and is often found in meadows and on roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum rigescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum rigescens is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum rigescens is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Taraxacum rigescens
Taraxacum rigescens is found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the Iberian Peninsula and in the Balearic Islands.
Taraxacum rigescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum rigescens?
Taraxacum rigescens
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum rigescens?
Taraxacum rigescens is found in rocky and dry areas of the Mediterranean region.
What is the flower color of Taraxacum rigescens?
The flowers of Taraxacum rigescens are usually yellow or white.
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,