Taraxacum minimum

Taraxacum minimum

Native to:
Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Egypt | France | Greece | Italy | Kriti | Lebanon-Syria | Portugal | Sardegna | Sicilia | Spain | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Taraxacum
Species:
Taraxacum minimum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow on moist soil.

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