Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thessalicum
ID:
2831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 79(2): 178 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002160

Common Names

  • Taraxacum thessalicum
  • Thessalicum Dandelion
  • Dandelion Thessalicum

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Description

Taraxacum thessalicum (also called Greek Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Greece. It has a basal rosette of leaves with toothed margins, and yellow flower heads. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum thessalicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum thessalicum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum thessalicum is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, Taraxacum thessalicum is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Taraxacum thessalicum

Taraxacum thessalicum is native to Greece and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is most commonly found in the Thessaly region.

Taraxacum thessalicum FAQ

What is the growth rate of Taraxacum thessalicum?

Taraxacum thessalicum is a fast-growing plant, with an average growth rate of about 12 inches per year.

What type of soil does Taraxacum thessalicum prefer?

Taraxacum thessalicum prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.

What type of climate does Taraxacum thessalicum prefer?

Taraxacum thessalicum prefers a warm, dry climate with temperatures ranging from 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

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,

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