Red-Seeded Dandelion
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Red-Seeded Dandelion
taraxacum erythrospermum
The Red-Seeded Dandelion is a cheerful flower that loves to grow in sunny places! Its bright yellow petals turn into fluffy white seeds that float away in the wind.
Habitat: You can find Red-Seeded Dandelions in gardens, parks, and fields.
Appearance
The Red-Seeded Dandelion is a small plant with deeply lobed, often reddish-tinged leaves in a basal rosette. Its bright yellow flower heads resemble common dandelions but are notable for their brick-red or reddish-brown seeds, distinguishing them visually.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusTaraxacum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Did you know dandelion flowers follow the sun's path across the sky each day?
Its bright red seeds look like tiny jewels ready for an amazing journey!
Its flowers open in the morning and close at night, like a tiny plant alarm clock!
The milky sap from its stem can be used to remove warts – it's a natural remedy!
Special abilities
Ability
Parachute Seeds
Red-Seeded Dandelion has feathery parachutes on its seeds that help it fly far and wide on the wind, spreading its offspring.
Ability
Super Root
It has a deep, strong taproot that helps it find water and nutrients far underground, surviving dry spells and tough soils.
Ability
Self-Cloner
Red-Seeded Dandelion can make perfect copies of itself without needing pollen from another plant, ensuring it can always reproduce.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-30 cm
- Spread
- 10-20 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
gathers pollen and nectar
eaten by
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Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
grazes on its tender leaves
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Wild Dandelion
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Red-Seeded Dandelion?
5-30 cm
How wide does Red-Seeded Dandelion spread?
10-20 cm
How big are the flowers on Red-Seeded Dandelion?
2-3 cm
When does Red-Seeded Dandelion bloom?
Spring to fall
Is Red-Seeded Dandelion edible?
Yes
Is Red-Seeded Dandelion toxic?
None
What is Red-Seeded Dandelion's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Red-Seeded Dandelion pollinated?
Insect
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