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Blowball

Taraxacum officinale

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The Blowball (Taraxacum officinale) is a species in the genus Taraxacum. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Its geographic range includes Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Tonga), and South America (5 countries)..

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Tonga), and South America (5 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Asterales (อันดับทานตะวัน)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Taraxacum

Species

Taraxacum officinale (Blowball)

Names in Other Languages

French pissenlit

German Wiesenlöwenzahn

Portuguese amargosa

Similar Species in Taraxacum

Taraxacum cymbifolium

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Bluish-bracted Dandelion

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 Blowball?

The scientific name of Blowball is Taraxacum officinale. It belongs to the genus Taraxacum.

Where does Blowball live?

Blowball is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Tonga), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Burundi, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus.

What family does Blowball belong to?

Blowball (Taraxacum officinale) belongs to the genus Taraxacum, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Blowball belong to?

Blowball (Taraxacum officinale) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Blowball?

The closest relatives of Blowball in the genus Taraxacum include arctic dandelion, Ben Lawes Dandelion, Bluish-bracted Dandelion, Bright Dandelion, Brilliant-stalked Dandelion.