Taraxacum balearicum Van Soest

Spice Basal leaves Detail seeds Seeds

Family: COMPOSITAE (ASTERACEAE)

Genus: Taraxacum

Province distribution: Balearic Islands.

Distribution in the islands: Mallorca.

General distribution (Phytogeography): Mediterranean (Balearic)

IUCN Category: LCLeast concern

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Hemicryptophyte.

Habitats: Cultivated fields, path and road sides, disturbed zones. Fields, road sides, etc.

Characteristics: A plant very similar to T. officinale with an unclear taxonomical identification. The former species has a rosette of very divided leaves. The capitulum, yellow coloured and with external reflexed bracts, is supported by a large peduncle and is slightly pilose.

Observations: This genus is very complex with numerous described species that are quite similar to one another. In order to identify a Taraxacum with clarity, one should consult various classification keys.