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Taraxacum palustre (Taraxacum palustre)

Marsh dandelion (Taraxacum palustre) is a perennial herb found in wet meadows and fens, known for its yellow composite flowers and toothed leaves.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist to wet.

Soil

Tolerant of various soil types, but thrives in moist, humus-rich, and slightly acidic to neutral soils.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Aquatic

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring is usually sufficient.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Flowers best in brighter light.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist to wet.

Prefers wet meadows and fens.

Soil

Tolerant of various soil types, but thrives in moist, humus-rich, and slightly acidic to neutral soils.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.

Tolerates cooler and warmer conditions if moisture is adequate.

Habitat

Outdoor, Aquatic

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring is usually sufficient.

Avoid over-fertilization.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Aquatic

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.4 m

Spread

0.2-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Toothed, basal rosette

Flower Size

2-4 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Leontodon palustris Lyons
Leontodon salinus Pollich
Taraxacum commutatum Jord.
Taraxacum gremlii Appel ex Naegeli & Wehrli
Taraxacum lanceolatum Poir.
Taraxacum maritimum Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.
Taraxacum scorzonera Rchb.
Taraxacum westhoffii Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusTaraxacum
  • speciesTaraxacum palustre
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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