Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scariosum
ID:
1043929

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tausch) Kirschner & Štěpánek

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Preslia 83(3): 498 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043267

Common Names

  • Taraxacum scariosum
  • Scarious Dandelion
  • Scariosum Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum scariosum (also called Scario Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a low-growing habit and its leaves are deeply lobed. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum scariosum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum scariosum is a small, white, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval seed that is covered in a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small, bright green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum scariosum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum scariosum

Taraxacum scariosum is native to Europe and can be found in areas with moist, well-drained soils.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100376861: Based on the initial data import
Ignaz Friedrich Tausch (1793-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tausch' in the authors string.
Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
Jan Štěpánek (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Štěpánek' in the authors string.