Taraxacum erythrospermum, known by the common name red-seeded dandelion, is a species of dandelion introduced to much of North America, but most commonly found in the north. It is often considered as a variety of Taraxacum laevigatum (i.e., Taraxacum laevigatum var. erythrospermum). In many characteristics, it is similar to the common dandelion, Taraxacum officinale.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Red-seeded 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 mongolicum
- Taraxacum officinale
- Taraxacum parnassicum
- Taraxacum lacistophyllum
- Taraxacum platycarpum
- Taraxacum formosanum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Taraxacum
- Species
- Taraxacum erythrospermum
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