common dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
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A common herbaceous perennial with bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves, followed by distinctive seed heads. Highly adaptable and prolific, often considered a weed in lawns and gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Eurasian
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Common wild dandelion (Taraxacum officinale subsp. officinale) dominates; improved culinary cultivars like 'Améliioré' and 'Pissenlit' are bred for larger, less bitter leaves.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A common herbaceous perennial with bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves, followed by distinctive seed heads. Highly adaptable and prolific, often considered a weed in lawns and gardens.
Climate Match for your location
See how well common dandelion grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Eurasian
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Notable Cultivars
Common wild dandelion (Taraxacum officinale subsp. officinale) dominates; improved culinary cultivars like 'Améliioré' and 'Pissenlit' are bred for larger, less bitter leaves.