what species is a dandelion
Taraxacum /tÉËraeksÉkÊm/ tÉËrÃ¦ksÉkÊm is a large genus of flowering plants in the Family asteraceae and consists of species commonly known as. dandelion number of species of Taraxacum are seed-dispersed ruderals that rapidly colonize disturbed soil, especially the common dandelion (T. officinale), which has been introduced over much of the temperate world. After flowering is finished, the dandelion flower head dries out for a day or two.