Obovate Leaved Dandelion (Taraxacum obovatum)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Taraxacum obovatum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mild flavour. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; They have a mild flavour.; The following uses are also probably applicable to this species, though we have no records for them Root - cooked.; Flowers - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)