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Dandelion (Taraxacum)

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Dandelion Genus Details

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The dandelion is known for its yellow flower that is actually made up of many small individual flowers. The stem is slender and hollow, with the plant being 1-4 inches tall. The plants are considered invasive weeds by many people but they are also an excellent source of potassium, calcium and vitamin A.
Dandelion (Taraxacum) genus
Dandelion (Taraxacum) genus
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Dandelion Allergy Info

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Although not airborne for long, the dandelion pollen is abundant close to the ground, where the low-growing plant sheds it. Because dandelion shares the aster family with ragweed, it is likely a cause of allergy when sensitive individuals are very close to the pollen source.

Dandelion Pollen Description

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Pollen grains are spheroidal with a triangular amb and long spines.
Pollen grains are 45-48 micrometers.

Species in This Genus

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Allergenicity Legend:
Mild Allergen Mild Allergen  |  Moderate Allergen Moderate Allergen  |  Severe Allergen Severe Allergen  |  Allergy Test Allergy Test Available
Dandelion (Taraxacum) is a genus of the ASTERACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:

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Dandelion Genus Location

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The shaded areas on the map indicates where the genus has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.
  - Native, observed in a county
  - Introduced, observed in a county
  - Rarely observed

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