Taraxacum — 20 species
Botanical species in the genus Taraxacum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Taraxacum albidum
Taraxacum albidum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade. Isozyme analysis suggests that this species is uniclonal and of unique hybrid origin between T. japonicum and an unknown tetraploid species. Many species in this genus produce their seed apomictically.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum bessarabicum
Taraxacum bessarabicum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum brassicaefolium
Taraxacum brassicaefolium
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum formosanum
Taraxacum formosanum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum heterolepis
Taraxacum heterolepis
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum hondoense
Taraxacum hondoense
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum hybernum
Taraxacum hybernum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. This species is cultivated in Russia for the latex in its root. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum japonicum
Taraxacum japonicum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum kok-saghyz
Taraxacum kok-saghyz
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil but prefers a well-drained moisture retentive humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade. Prefers a pH between 5.5 and 8.5. Dislikes very heavy or compacted soils.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum laevigatum
Taraxacum laevigatum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade. Many species in this genus produce their seed apomictically. This is an asexual method of seed production where each seed is genetically identical to the parent plant.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum magellanicum
Taraxacum magellanicum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum megalorrhizon
Taraxacum megalorrhizon
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade. According to one report this species reproduces apomictically and sexually, whilst another report says that only apomictic seed production is undergone. Apomixy is an asexual method of seed production where each seed is genetically identical to the parent plant.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum mongolicum
Taraxacum mongolicum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum obovatum
Taraxacum obovatum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade. According to one report this species reproduces apomictically and sexually, whilst another report says that only apomictic seed production is undergone. Apomixy is an asexual method of seed production where each seed is genetically identical to the parent plant.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum officinale
Taraxacum officinale
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
A very easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils, though it prefers a well-drained humus-rich neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or light shade. A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to at least -29°c. The dandelion is a common weed of lawns and grassy places.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum platycarpum
Taraxacum platycarpum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum pseudo-album
Taraxacum pseudo-album
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum sinicum
Taraxacum sinicum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum tibeticum
Taraxacum tibeticum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. This species is not in the IOPI list of accepted plant names.
Full cultivation guide →Taraxacum variegatum
Taraxacum variegatum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade.
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