Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Haw.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Watsonia 15(2): 91 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083974
Common Names
- Bertha's Dandelion
- Bertha's Taraxacum
- Taraxacum Berthae
Description
Taraxacum berthae (also called Berthas Dandelion, Berthas Hawkweed, and Berthas Puffball, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum berthae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum berthae is yellow and daisy-like, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and long, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum berthae is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the fall.
Where to Find Taraxacum berthae
Taraxacum berthae is native to Europe and can be found in meadows and grasslands.
Taraxacum berthae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum berthae?
Taraxacum berthae
What type of plant is Taraxacum berthae?
Taraxacum berthae is a perennial herb.
Where is Taraxacum berthae found?
Taraxacum berthae is found in the Mediterranean region.
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,