Taraxacum serotinum

Late-flowering Dandelion

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Common name

Late-flowering Dandelion

Scientific name

Taraxacum serotinum (Waldst. & Kit.) Poir.

Conservation status and threats

NOT protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Perennial herb 5 to 25 cm tall. The leaves leathery with hairs. The inflorescences stem with web-like hairs^[1]. According to the source quoted, it blooms in August-September, but we watched and filmed it in full bloom on October 25^[2].

Distribution in Bulgaria

Throughout the country^[3].

References

[1] Делипавлов & кол., 2003. Определител на растенията в България. Аграрен университет. Пловдив.

[2] K. Metodiev .

[3] Делипавлов & кол., 2003. Пос. източник.

Taraxacum serotinum на български

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