Taraxacum officinale Dandelion (Compositae)

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Taraxacum officinale
Dandelion
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The Taraxacum officinale plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dandelion.

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Latin Name:  Taraxacum officinale
Common Name:  Dandelion
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Weber.

Known Hazards:  This plant has been mentioned in various books on poisonous plants but any possible toxins will be of very low concentration and toxicity[10]. There are reports that some people have suffered dermatitis as a result of touching the plant, this is probably caused by the latex in the leaves and stems[222].

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  A very common weed of grassland and cultivated ground[17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame and either surface-sow or only just cover the seed. Make sure the compost does not dry out. Germination should take place within 2 weeks, though 2 weeks cold stratification may improve germination. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, choosing relatively deep pots to accommodate the tap root. Plant them out in early summer. Division in early spring as the plant comes into growth.

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