Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Taraxacum officinale Weber

ASTERACEAE

common dandelion, English dandelion, dandelion, little marsh dandelion, bog dandelion, lesser dandelion, tarassaco, Diente de león, lion's tooth, blowball, cankerwort, door head clock, milk witch, puffball, witch's gowan, yellow gowan

Disturbed areas, Minor problem species

Origin: Eurasia

Growth Form: Herb

Plant Description: Perennial herb with a strong taproot and a rosette of toothed leaves. The classic "dandelion" flowering heads can be produced throughout the year. They are up to 3cm across, contain yellow ray florets and are followed by a sphere of plumed parachute seeds. The plant exudes milky latex if cut.

Key Features: Unlike flatweeds, Hypochaeris species, the stems are hollow, with only ever one flowerhead per stem.

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More information:
NRCS Plants Database

Photo - flowers/leaves