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Taraxacum mongolicum (Taraxacum mongolicum)

Taraxacum mongolicum is a perennial herb native to East Asia, recognized for its medicinal uses and edible components.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Prefers well-draining, fertile loam. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily is ideal.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Prefers well-draining, fertile loam. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Medicinal, Vegetable

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.2-0.4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-dormant in winter

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

2-4 cm

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Synonyms
Taraxacum argute-denticulatum Nakai & H.Koidz.
Taraxacum formosanum Kitam.
Taraxacum hangchouense H.Koidz.
Taraxacum hondae Nakai & H.Koidz.
Taraxacum huhhoticum Z.Xu & H.C.Fu
Taraxacum kansuense Nakai ex H.Koidz.
Taraxacum liaotungense Kitag.
Taraxacum pseudodissectum Nakai & H.Koidz.
Taraxacum quelpaertense Kitam.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusTaraxacum
  • speciesTaraxacum mongolicum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

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