Red-seeded Dandelion
NameRed-seeded Dandelion
Species NameTaraxacum erythrospermum
Common NameRed-seeded Dandelion
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow composite flower, deeply serrated leaves in a basal rosette, growing as a common weed.
Description
This specimen is a common red-seeded dandelion, a herbaceous perennial characterized by its deeply lobed leaves forming a basal rosette and a vibrant yellow flower head on a hollow stem. It is shown growing naturally in the ground among fallen leaves.
