Taraxacum hamatum
Hook Lobed Dandelion
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Taraxacum hamatum (commonly known as Hook-lobed Dandelion) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Originating in Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Taraxacum is notably large, comprising more than 2500 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Netherlands, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Sweden
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
British Columbia, Chatham Is., Madeira, Vermont