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Desert Dandelion

Taraxacum desertorum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Taraxacum

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arctic dandelion
Taraxacum arcticum
Not Evaluated
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Ben Lawes Dandelion
Taraxacum cymbifolium
Not Evaluated
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Bluish-bracted Dandelion
Taraxacum cyanolepis
Least Concern
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Bright Dandelion
Taraxacum fulgidum
Not Evaluated
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Brilliant-stalked Dandelion
Taraxacum caloschistum
Least Concern
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Broad-lobed Dandelion
Taraxacum latisectum
Not Evaluated
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Brown-ribbed Dandelion
Taraxacum pannulatum
Critically Endangered
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Apiculate-lobed Dandelion
Taraxacum aberrans
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Desert Dandelion?
The scientific name of Desert Dandelion is Taraxacum desertorum. It belongs to the genus Taraxacum.
What is the conservation status of Desert Dandelion?
Desert Dandelion (Taraxacum desertorum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Desert Dandelion belong to?
Desert Dandelion (Taraxacum desertorum) belongs to the genus Taraxacum, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
Is Desert Dandelion endangered?
No, Desert Dandelion (Taraxacum desertorum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Desert Dandelion belong to?
Desert Dandelion (Taraxacum desertorum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Desert Dandelion?
The closest relatives of Desert Dandelion in the genus Taraxacum include arctic dandelion, Ben Lawes Dandelion, Bluish-bracted Dandelion, Bright Dandelion, Brilliant-stalked Dandelion.

Genus Taraxacum — 20 Species

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arctic dandelion
Taraxacum arcticum
NE 🐾
Ben Lawes Dandelion
Taraxacum cymbifolium
NE 🐾
Bluish-bracted Dandelion
Taraxacum cyanolepis
LC 🐾
Bright Dandelion
Taraxacum fulgidum
NE 🐾
Brilliant-stalked Dandelion
Taraxacum caloschistum
LC 🐾
Broad-lobed Dandelion
Taraxacum latisectum
NE 🐾
Brown-ribbed Dandelion
Taraxacum pannulatum
CR 🐾
City Dandelion
Taraxacum interveniens
LC 🐾
Common dandelion
Taraxacum vulgare
LC 🐾
Gelert's Dandelion
Taraxacum gelertii
LC 🐾
Edmondson's Dandelion
Taraxacum edmondsonianum
NE 🐾
Grassland Dandelion
Taraxacum dilatatum
LC 🐾
Hairy-ribbed Dandelion
Taraxacum semiglobosum
LC 🐾
Golden-fruited Dandelion
Taraxacum disseminatum
LC 🐾
Green Dandelion
Taraxacum alatum
LC 🐾
Green-stalked Dandelion
Taraxacum pannucium
LC 🐾
Grey-bracted Dandelion
Taraxacum pallidipes
LC 🐾
Parallel-leaved Dandelion
Taraxacum xiphoideum
NE 🐾
harp dandelion
Taraxacum phymatocarpum
NE 🐾
Apiculate-lobed Dandelion
Taraxacum aberrans
NE
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