Desert dandelions (Malacothrix)

Desert dandelions

Desert dandelions are a genus containing around twenty species of dandelions all of which are native to western North America and a few Pacific islands. These plants are characterized by their white or yellow flowers. They are specialist plants that thrive in arid chaparral, desert, or coastal habitats.

Scientific classification

Genus

Desert dandelions (Malacothrix)

Family

Daisy

Order

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

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Species

Cliff desert dandelion Smooth desertdandelion Cleveland's desertdandelion Snake's head Woolly desertdandelion Cliff desertdandelion Fendler's desertdandelion California desertdandelion Leafy desertdandelion

Care Guide for Desert dandelions

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Water: Thriving in arid environments, desert dandelions conserves water and prefers dry conditions. With drought tolerance, it requires weekly watering for vigor. Suitable for indoor spaces, desert dandelions handles low humidity well, making it ideal for xeriscaping.

Propagation: Desert dandelions propagation involves seed sowing in well-draining soil with light and warm conditions. Key steps: obtain fresh seeds, scatter on soil surface, maintain moisture, provide sunlight, thin seedlings, and harden off before outdoor transplantation. Low difficulty, though desert conditions pose challenges.

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