Taraxacum officinale - Plant
Description for Taraxacum officinale
Dandelion is a perennial plant growing almost everywhere, which can reach 38 cm in height. This plant has only basal leaves. Each leaf is toothed or lobed. The flower-heads are up to 4.5 cm wide, yellow. The florets number 40 to over 100 per head, that are yellow or orange-yellow in color.
| Common name | Flower colours | Bloom time | Height | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandelion, Pitachumki, Dudhi, Baran, dudal, Dudh-batthal, Dudhal, Kaadu shaavanthi, Han, Dugddhapheni, Dugdhapheni, Lootari, Payasvini, Patri, Bathur | orange-yellow | April - September | 8 to 12 inches | easy to grow |
Planting and care
A very easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils, though it prefers a well-drained humus-rich neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or light shade.
| Sunlight | Soil | Water | Temperature | Fertilizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun | well-drained soil | medium | 7–34°C | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Caring for Taraxacum officinale
- Grow a less bitter variety.
- Try growing Dandelions in the shade.
- To reduce bitterness, harvest Dandelion leaves early.
Typical uses of Taraxacum officinale
Special features: Benefit of growing Dandelions:It is a perennial. After you harvest the plant it will grow back the same season, year after year.
Culinary use: Dandelion wine - Delicious
Dandelion salad
Dandelion smoothies - They're rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
Dandelion tea - This brew may reduce blood pressure, reduce blood sugar, aid in digestion and help control premenstrual cramps.
Ornamental use: The plant is used for ornamental purpose.
Medicinal use: To treat infections, bile and liver problems, and as a diuretic.
For increasing appetite, and as a plant bitter for improving digestion.
References
- http://theherbgardener.blogspot.in/2013/04/how-to-grow-dandelion-taraxacum.html
- http://www.flowersofindia.net/risearch/search.php?query=%09Taraxacum+officinale&stpos=0&stype=AND
- http://worldoffloweringplants.com/grow-care-dandelion/
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