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| Identification |
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Genus
Taraxacum
Species
officinale
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
dandelion
Bearnan Bride
Family
ASTERACEAE
Specimen number
S14029
Data source
Allergy p282;ColorNat p15;DyePl p64;MedPl p140;UnVeg p161
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Decumbent
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 29
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly acidic
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Taraxacum officinale as well as the roots and the whole plant have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Dandelion including yellow, green, orange-brown, dark khaki and magenta. Taraxacum officinale is known as Bearnan Bride in Gaelic. Dandelion has been used in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland for dyeing. It is used in dyeing wool. Full sun to partial shade is needed for this plant to do its best. It does well in moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Jan 01 - Dec 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
diuretic
detoxifier
bitter
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Root
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The leaves of this plant as well as the roots and the flowers are all edible. There are many nutritional properties of merit in Taraxacum officinale; for example thiamine, riboflavin and vitamin C can all be found. Dandelion is most commonly used cooked or fresh. This plant is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as a diuretic, a detoxifier or a bitter. The leaves and the root are used in herbal preparations. This anemophilous species has only a light pollen count during hay fever season. This plant doesn't really have a "season" for hay fever pollen; it tends to produce wind borne pollen almost year-round.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Flowers
Roots
Whole plant
Dye color
yellow,green,orange-brown,dark khaki,magenta
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Beds
Crop spacing
1' 6" - 2'
Row spacing
10"
Cold frame
10 to 12 weeks
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Very hardy
Heat requirement
Any
Fertilizer
Phosphorus & potassium
Time to harvest
45 to 95 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Cooked
Nutritional value
Thiamine
Riboflavin
Vitamin C
Edible parts
Leaves
Roots
Flowers
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
bitter
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best month for planting is May. Typical crop spacing is 1' 6". Separate each row by approximately 10". Harden in a cold frame for 10 to 12 weeks prior to setting out. Phosphorus and potassium are both required for optimal growth. Estimated time to harvest is 45 to 95 days. Taraxacum officinale is typically propagated by seed. Dandelion is a wildflower that occurs throughout US. This plant is considered to have originated from Scotland.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Taraxacum officinale has an annual life cycle.
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