Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Haglund
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
C. E. Haglund in Bot. Not. 1938. 1938 307 1938
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050121
Common Names
- Lurid Dandelion
- Yellow Dandelion
- Hairy Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum luridum (also called Yellow-flowered Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It has a bright yellow flower head and is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum luridum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum luridum is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum luridum is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows and grasslands. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Taraxacum luridum
Taraxacum luridum can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Taraxacum luridum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum luridum?
Taraxacum luridum
What is the family of Taraxacum luridum?
Asteraceae
Where is Taraxacum luridum found?
Alaska, Canada, and the United States
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,