Taraxacum rubicundum, also known as the ruddy dandelion is a perennial species of dandelion. The species is native to western, southern, and northern Europe. It grows primarily in temperate areas. The plant is seen primarily in spring from April to May and was first formally described in 1905.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Ruddy dandelion being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Taraxacum lacistophyllum
- Taraxacum tortilobum
- Taraxacum parnassicum
- Taraxacum hybernum
- Taraxacum hollandicum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Taraxacum
- Species
- Taraxacum rubicundum
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo