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Grassland Dandelion

Taraxacum dilatatum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, South Africa, and Sweden.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus
Taraxacum
Species
Taraxacum dilatatum (Grassland Dandelion)

Names in Other Languages

French Pissenlit dilaté

Similar Species in Taraxacum

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amargosa
Taraxacum officinale
Not Evaluated
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Ben Lawes Dandelion
Taraxacum cymbifolium
Not Evaluated
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Brown-ribbed Dandelion
Taraxacum pannulatum
Critically Endangered
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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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Bluish-bracted Dandelion
Taraxacum cyanolepis
Least Concern
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arctic dandelion
Taraxacum arcticum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grassland Dandelion?
The scientific name of Grassland Dandelion is Taraxacum dilatatum. It belongs to the genus Taraxacum.
What is the conservation status of Grassland Dandelion?
Grassland Dandelion (Taraxacum dilatatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Grassland Dandelion live?
Grassland Dandelion is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, South Africa, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, South Africa, Sweden.
What family does Grassland Dandelion belong to?
Grassland Dandelion (Taraxacum dilatatum) belongs to the genus Taraxacum, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
Is Grassland Dandelion endangered?
No, Grassland Dandelion (Taraxacum dilatatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Grassland Dandelion belong to?
Grassland Dandelion (Taraxacum dilatatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Grassland Dandelion?
The closest relatives of Grassland Dandelion in the genus Taraxacum include amargosa, Ben Lawes Dandelion, Green Dandelion, Bright Dandelion, Brilliant-stalked Dandelion.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Taraxacum — 20 Species

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amargosa
Taraxacum officinale
NE 🐾
Ben Lawes Dandelion
Taraxacum cymbifolium
NE 🐾
Green Dandelion
Taraxacum alatum
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
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Grassland Dandelion
Taraxacum dilatatum
LC
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Hairy-ribbed Dandelion
Taraxacum semiglobosum
LC 🐾
Golden-fruited Dandelion
Taraxacum disseminatum
LC 🐾
Bluish-bracted Dandelion
Taraxacum cyanolepis
LC 🐾
Green-stalked Dandelion
Taraxacum pannucium
LC 🐾
Grey-bracted Dandelion
Taraxacum pallidipes
LC 🐾
Parallel-leaved Dandelion
Taraxacum xiphoideum
NE 🐾
harp dandelion
Taraxacum phymatocarpum
NE 🐾
arctic dandelion
Taraxacum arcticum
NE
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