Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
Synonyms: lions tooth, blow-ball
Life cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Basal rosette
Propagation:
Seed and generation from taproot segments
Leaf Margin:
Coarsely lobed
Leaf Hairs:
Generally none
Leaf Structure:
Lanceolate with irregular lobes
Leaf Arrangement:
Alternate
Root Type:
Thick and long taproot, sometimes branched
Flower Color:
Yellow
Multimedia
Similar Species
- Chicory
- Shepherds Purse
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Common Catsear
Herbicidal Control Options
Preemergence: Isoxaben
Post Emergence: 2,4-D, Bispyribac Sodium, Carfentrazone, Chlorsulfuron, Clopyralid, Dicamba, Fluroxypyr, MCPA, Mesotrione, Quinclorac, Sulfentrazone, Sulfosulfuron, Triclopyr, Trifloxysulfuron
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.
