Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has Successfully Adapted to Grow in Suburban Environments
Thomas Abraham,
Teresa Abraham,
Sunil Thomas
Abstract:Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale (L.) Weber ex F.H. Wigg) is a perennial herbaceous plant that, although not native to its current habitats, has become invasive, posing economic challenges by outcompeting indigenous flora and agricultural crops. The precise factors enabling its dominance remain unclear. This study focuses on two main drivers: 1. Phenotypic changes in the seed head stalk, and 2. Phenotypic plasticity facilitating adaptation to diverse environments. Dandelion seeds are dispersed efficiently by wi… Show more
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