Twisted-lobed dandelion

Taraxacum tortilobum, also known as the twisted-lobed dandelion, is a perennial species of dandelion in Taraxacum section Erythrosperma. The species was first formally described by Florström in 1914. It is native to temperate regions of Europe, with most records concentrated in western Europe, particularly the Netherlands and Belgium. The species is most commonly observed during the spring, especially between April and May. It is distinguished by its strongly crisped and toothed leaves with usually curled lateral lobes, pale yellow flower heads, and pale grey-brown achenes.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Twisted-lobed 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 parnassicum
• Taraxacum rubicundum
• Taraxacum pseudohamatum
• Taraxacum fulvum
• Taraxacum hollandicum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Family

Asteraceae

Genus

Taraxacum

Species

Taraxacum tortilobum

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