*Taraxacum erythrospermum Andrzejowski ex Besser. Red-seeded Dandelion. Phen: Jan-Dec. Hab: Roadsides, lawns, pastures, other disturbed sites. Dist: Native of Eurasia.
Origin/Endemic status: Eurasia
Taxonomy Comments: Brouillet in FNA explains the nomenclatural and taxonomic complexities involved with the various names applied, and the reason for retaining T. erythrospermum at this time.
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, F, FNA19, Il, K3, K4, Mi, NY, Pa, RAB, Tn, Va, WV; >< Leontodon erythrospermum (Andrz.) Eichw. – S; >< Taraxacum laevigatum (Willd.) DC. – C, G, GrPl, K1, NcTx, NE, Oh3, SE1, Tat, W; < Taraxacum officinale F.H.Wigg. – Fl7
Links to other floras: = Taraxacum erythrospermum - FNA19
Wetland Indicator Status:
Heliophily ⓘ: 9
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