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Twisted-lobed Dandelion

Taraxacum tortilobum

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Taraxacum

Species

Taraxacum tortilobum (Twisted-lobed Dandelion)

Names in Other Languages

French Pissenlit à lobes tordus

German Gedrehtlappiger Löwenzahn

Similar Species in Taraxacum

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Acute-leaved Dandelion

Apiculate-lobed Dandelion

Asymmetrical Hook-lobed Dandelion

Taraxacum hamatiforme

Least Concern

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Ben Lawes Dandelion

Taraxacum cymbifolium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Twisted-lobed Dandelion?

The scientific name of Twisted-lobed Dandelion is Taraxacum tortilobum. It belongs to the genus Taraxacum.

What is the conservation status of Twisted-lobed Dandelion?

Twisted-lobed Dandelion (Taraxacum tortilobum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Twisted-lobed Dandelion live?

Twisted-lobed Dandelion is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Twisted-lobed Dandelion belong to?

Twisted-lobed Dandelion (Taraxacum tortilobum) belongs to the genus Taraxacum, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

Is Twisted-lobed Dandelion endangered?

Yes, Twisted-lobed Dandelion (Taraxacum tortilobum) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Twisted-lobed Dandelion belong to?

Twisted-lobed Dandelion (Taraxacum tortilobum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Twisted-lobed Dandelion?

The closest relatives of Twisted-lobed Dandelion in the genus Taraxacum include Acute-leaved Dandelion, alpine dandelion, Apiculate-lobed Dandelion, arctic dandelion, Asymmetrical Hook-lobed Dandelion.