Dandelions of Cardiff Provisional List: A-M
Taraxacum aberrans Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.
Uncommon in Britain and probably introduced. Has large leaves with a large terminal lobes and regular side lobes and pink petioles.
- Maindy, path west of Marlborough Terrace, Maindy, ST/174.778, 2010 Apr 13, T. C. G. Rich (T550; V.2010.1.350).
- Tongwynlais, A4054 below Castell Coch, huge plant in verge, ST/120.825, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 6 (T70; V.2008.1.718).

Taraxacum acroglossum Dahlst.
Rather uncommon in Britain and probably introduced. The leaves have a sigmoid leading edge and a narrow terminal lobe.
- Cardiff Bay, waste ground by ice rink, ST/180.730, 2010 Apr 10, T. C. G. Rich (T544; V.2010.1.356).
- Llanishen, Wyndham Terrace allotments, ST/180.815, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 19 (T354; V.2009.1.196).
- National Museum of Wales, Cathays, lawn SE corner, ST/183.770, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 8 (T283; V.2009.1.107).
- Rhiwbina, Heol Uchaf stream bank, ST/158.822, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 19 (T355; V.2009.1.202).


Taraxacum acutifidum M.P.Christ.
A rare species in Britain, probably introduced. It has relatively distinct clawed-shaped, twisted, pruinose bracts.
- Gabalfa Interchange, grassland SW of, ST/169.789, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 20 (T120; V.2009.1.184).


Taraxacum acutifrons Markl.
A rare species in Britain related to T. piceatum, probably introduced.
- Lisvane, verge by Brynhill Farm, ST/18.84, 2010 Apr 17, T. C. G. Rich (V.2010.1.390).
- Thornhill, verge by lay-by, Pentregwilym, ST/163.839, 2010 Apr 14, T. C. G. Rich (V.2010.1.367).
- Tongwynlais, A4054 verge below Castell Coch, frequent, ST/120.825, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 6 (T68; V.2008.1.719).

Taraxacum adiantifrons Ekman ex Dahlst.
Locally frequent in Britain but apparently rare in Cardiff. The terminal lobe is distinctly shaped.
- Tremorfa, grassy verge, Tremorfa Industrial Estate, ST/210.578, 2010 Apr 17, T. C. G. Rich (T576; V.2010.1.371).


Taraxacum aequilobum Dahlst.
One of the commonest dandelions in Cardiff and in Britain, probably introduced.
- Bwlch y Cwm, road verge, ST/144.831, 2010 Apr 16, T. C. G. & H. M. Rich (V.2010.1.354).
- Cardiff Bay, waste ground by ice rink, ST/180.730, 2010 Apr 10, T. C. G. Rich (T546a; V.2010.1.395).
- Cathays, Park Place bus stop, ST/183.770, 2010 Apr 16, T. C. G. Rich (T565; V.2010.1.347).
- Cathays, Lidl car park, ST/181.775, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 19 (T116; V.2009.1.185).
- Collections Centre, Nantgarw, front lawn, ST/115.860, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 6 (T251; V.2009.1.99).
- Gabalfa Interchange, grassland SW of, ST/169.789, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 20 (T122; V.2009.1.190).
- Lisvane, verge by Brynhill Farm, ST/18.84, 2010 Apr 17, T. C. G. Rich (V.2010.1.391).
- Llanishen Leisure Centre, bank of playing field, ST/173.815, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 6 (T72; V.2008.1.727 and 728), 2010 Apr 08, T. C. G. Rich (V.2010.1.381).
- Llanishen, Wyndham Terrace allotments, ST/180.815, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 19 (T350; V.2009.1.197).
- Rhiwbina, Grag, road verge, ST/155.825, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 3 (T45; V.2008.1.705).
- Rhiwbina, verge by Nine Giants, ST/165.819, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Mar 23 (T16; V.2008.1.721).


Taraxacum aequisectum M.P. Christ.
An uncommon species in Britain and apparently rare in Cardiff. The leaves have many fine teeth on the lobes and it has long narrow bracts.
- Cardiff Central railway station, waste ground by edge of car park, Cardiff Central railway station, ST/183.757, 2010 Apr 01, T. C. G. Rich (T532; V.2010.1.427).
- Tremorfa, grass verge, Industrial Estate, ST/210.578, 2010 Apr 18, T. C. G. Rich (T570; V.2010.1.345).


Taraxacum alatum H.Lindb.
Common in Britain but apparently not so in Cardiff, native. Has glaucous, oblong, pink-tipped bracts held in a characteristic way.- Coryton, grassland in centre of M4 Junction 32, ST/141.816, 2010 Apr 13, T. C. G. & H. M. Rich (V.2010.1.402).
- Morganstown, grass bank alongside B4262, east side, ST/129.811, G. Hutchinson, 1986 May 11 (V95.53.7).
- Pengam, verge, Newport Rd, ST/209.784, 2010 Apr 20, T. C. G. & H. M. Rich (V.2010.1.433).


Taraxacum anceps H.Øllg.
Occasional in Britain, probably introduced.
- Cardiff Bay, waste ground, near pool, ST/180.730, 2010 Apr 10, T. C. G. Rich (T540; V.2010.1.410).
- National Museum of Wales, Cathays, grass on west edge of museum car park, ST/183.770, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Mar 20 (T3; V.2008.1.764).


Taraxacum ancistrolobum Dahlst.
Common in Britain and Cardiff, native. Has broad, squat leaves with few lobes green petioles and slightly coloured midribs.
- Cardiff Castle Grounds, ST/17.76, A. E. Wade, 1921 May (29.55.162).
- Cardiff, ST/1.7, E. Vachell, 1921 (49.29.4693).
- Cardiff, ST/1.7, Wade A. E, 1921 (OXF).
- Lisvane, verge on lane to Brynhill Farm, ST/18.84, 2010 Apr 17, T. C. G. Rich (V.2010.1.392 and 393).
- Llandaff, ST/1.7, H. J. Riddelsdell, 1909 May 23 (BM).
- Roath, pavement edge, Marlborough Road, ST/19.77, A. E. Wade, 1973 Apr 15 (77.7B.9).
- St. Fagans, National Museum of History, bank near chapel, ST/11.77, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 7 (T277; V.2009.1.113).
- Whitchurch Common, cut grass, ST/160.796, G. Hutchinson, 1986 May 11 (V95.53.8).
Taraxacum angustisquameum Dahlst. ex H.Linb.
Rather uncommon in Britain, probably introduced. Has finely divided leaves and a small, divided terminal lobe.
- Coryton, grassland in centre of Junction 32, M4, ST/141.816, 2010 Apr 13, T. C. G. & H. M. Rich (V.2010.1.420).
- Gabalfa, middle of roundabout by underpass, ST/169.791, 2010 Mar 22, T. C. G. Rich (T502 (V.2010.1.444).
- Llanishen, bank opposite tax office, Llanishen, ST/172.815, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 23 (T137; V.2009.1.193).
- National Museum of Wales, Cathays, west lawn, ST/183.770, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 3 (T209; V.2009.1.92).
- Rhiwbina, garden 67, Heol Uchaf, ST/161.821, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 3 (T51; V.2008.1.710).


Taraxacum arenastrum A.J.Richards
A local species mainly near the coast in Britain, and rare in Cardiff. Native. It is small, with finely divided leaves and deep red seeds.
- East Moors, Seawall Road, on stony waste ground, ST/215.766, A. Orange, 1997 Apr 6 (V.2002.012.7).
Taraxacum atactum Sahlin & Soest
Locally common in Britain and Cardiff, native. Leaves have a large terminal lobe which has 1 or 2 distinct teeth.
- Coryton, grassland in centre of Junction 32 of M4, ST/141.816, 2010 Apr 13, T. C. G. & H. M. Rich (V.2010.1.401).
- Lisvane, verge north of M4, ST/185.837, 2010 Apr 17, T. C. G. Rich (V.2010.1.385).
- Rhiwbina, gutter of M4 bridge, Grag, ST/155.824, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 3 (T44; V.2008.1.706).
- Radyr, base of bank Cheshire Home by B4262, west side, ST/128.807, G. Hutchinson, 1986 May 11 (V95.53.16).
- Radyr, on stony track near allotments off Quarry Road, ST/142.793, G. Hutchinson, 1986 May 11 (V95.53.17).
- Roath, garden, Marlborough Road, Cardiff, ST/19.77, A. E. Wade, 1973 May 26 (77.7B.20).


Taraxacum aurosulum H.Lindb.
Widespread but rather uncommon in Britain and Cardiff, probably introduced. It is robust with leaves with pronounced sigmoid lobes and a short terminal lobe.
- Whitchurch, roadside, near Glamorgan canal, ST/14.80, R. G. Ellis & A. B. Pinkard, 1970 May 12 (73.63B.1).
- East Moors, Seawall Road, on bank by road near waste ground, ST/215.766, A. Orange, 1997 Apr 6 (V.2002.012.11).
Taraxacum boekmanii Borgv.
Common in Britain and Cardiff, possibly native. Has strongly veined leaves.
- Bwlch y Cwm, road verge, ST/144.831, 2010 Apr 16, T. C. G. & H. M. Rich (V.2010.1.340).
- Collections Centre, Nantgarw, north side, ST/115.860, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 6 (T256; V.2009.1.93).
- Coryton, grassland in centre of M4 Junction 32, ST/141.816, 2010 Apr 13, T. C. G. & H. M. Rich (V.2010.1.409).
- Gabalfa, interchange on A48 road, on verge of major road, ST/171.792, A. Orange, 1999 Apr 10 (V.2002.012.51).
- Morganstown, base of roadside embankment B4262, ST/129.813, G. Hutchinson, 1986 May 11 (V95.53.18).
- National Museum of Wales, Cathays, near Araucaria, ST/183.770, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 11 (, T83, V.2008.1.762).
- Pen-y-lan, small coppice along embankment of road west of Llanedeyrn roundabout, ST/201.792, G. Hutchinson, 1994 Mar 2 (V.20001.074).
- Rhiwbina, Porthamal Road, grassy ground in lane by houses, ST/163.808, A. Orange, 1999 Apr 6 (V.2002.012.50).
- Rhiwbina, Grag, verge, ST/155.824, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 3 (T43; V.2008.1.708).



Taraxacum brachyglossum (Dahlst.) Raunk.
Frequent in Britain but not seen recently in Cardiff, possibly native. It occurs on dry soils and is a small species with fine leaves and chestnut red seeds, with unbordered purplish bracts and purple-striped ligules.
- Penarth, ST/1.7, G. C. Druce, undated (OXF).
- St. Fagans, ST/1.7, E. Vachell, 1929 (OXF).
Taraxacum bracteatum Dahlst.
Frequent in Britain and Cardiff, native. Has dark green leaves with brightly coloured petioles and veins, and dark more or less erect bracts.
- Cyncoed, Rhyd-y-penau Road, ST/18.81, K. Adams, 1970 (72.90B.1).
- Collections Centre, Nantgarw, south side by grass pile, ST/115.860, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 6 (T253; V.2009.1.97).
- Heath, Heathwood Road, at base of very tall wooded railway embankment, ST/179.805, G. Hutchinson, 1988-02-28 (V90.19.89).
- Llandaff North, wall/bank opposite Andrews Road, 2-3 plants, ST/149.788, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 27 (T156; V.2009.1.162).
- Morganstown, roadside embankment by W side of B4262, ST/129.812, G. Hutchinson, 1986 May 11 (V95.53.9).
- Morganstown, scrub edge, Tynant Inn, ST/127.819, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 29 (T164; V.2009.1.158).
- National Museum of Wales, Cathays, west lawn, ST/183.770, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 3 (T205; V.2009.1.91).


Taraxacum britannicum Dahlst.
Frequent in western Britain and possibly in Cardiff, native. A small species of damp grasslands, with blackish involucres, blackish styles and scarcely spinulose achenes.
- Lisvane, verges on lane to Brynhill Farm, ST/18.84, 2010 Apr 17, T. C. G. Rich (V.2010.1.389).
- Llanishen Industrial Estate, damp grass on bank, ST/17.81, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Mar 22 (T9; V.2008.1.730).
- Maindy, path west of Marlborough Terrace, ST/174.778, 2010 Apr 13, T. C. G. Rich (T551; V.2010.1.351).
- National Museum of Wales, Cathays, near Araucaria, ST/183.770, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 11 (T82; V.2008.1.761).
- Rhiwbina, grass/scrub by Heol Briwnant, ST/159.823, 2010 Mar 26, T. C. G. Rich (T505; V.2010.1.361).



Taraxacum caloschistum Dahlst.
Very rarely collected in Britain, introduced. The leaves have many side-lobes and green midribs but purple petioles.
- Llanishen, gravel behind Morrisons, ST/172.816, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 4 (T230; V.2009.1.172 and 173).
- Cathays, wall by North Road, ST/178.773, 2010 Apr 13, T. C. G. Rich (T545; V.2010.1.422).






Taraxacum chrysophaenum Rail.
Very rarely collected in Britain, introduced.
- Llanishen, verge, Templeton Avenue, ST/168.822, 2010 Apr 12, T. C. G. Rich (V.2010.1.397).
- National Museum of Wales, Cathays, west lawn, ST/183.770, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 3 (T206; V.2009.1.90).

Taraxacum coartatum G.E.Haglund
Very rarely collected in Britain, introduced.
- Gabalfa Interchange, grassland SW of, ST/169.789, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 20 (T121 V.2009.1.207).
- Lisvane, verge north of M4, ST/185.837, 2010 Apr 17, T. C. G. Rich (V.2010.1.387).
- Tongwynlais, A4054 below Castell Coch, abundant, scattered on rocks, verges etc, ST/120.825, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 6 (T65; V.2008.1.715).


Taraxacum cophocentrum Dahlst.
Endemic to Britain and widespread. The leaves have a large rounded, entire terminal lobe and 2-4 pairs of side lobes, and small flowering heads.
- Collections Centre, Nantgarw, north side, ST/115.860, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 6 (T257; V.2009.1.94).
- Gabalfa, interchange on A48 road, waste ground by major road, ST/170.792, A. Orange, 1999 Apr 10 (V.2002.012.54).
- Maindy, car park edge above ambulance station, ST/176.776, 2010 Apr 13, T. C. G. Rich (T547; V.2010.1.388).
- Pengam, verge, Newport Rd, ST/209.784, 2010 Apr 20, T. C. G. & H. M. Rich (V.2010.1.428).
- Thornhill, verge north of M4, ST/174.837, 2010 Apr 15, T. C. G. & H. M. Rich (T561; V.2010.1.382).


Taraxacum cordatum Palmgr.
Widespread in Britain and possibly in Cardiff, native.
- Whitchurch, edge of footpath near Glamorgan canal, ST/1.8, R. G. Ellis, & A. B. Pinkard, 1970 May 12 (73.63B.3).
- East Moors, Seawall Road, on waste ground, ST/214.767, A. Orange, 1997 Apr 6 (V.2002.012.9).
Taraxacum densilobum Dahlst.
Uncommon and mainly in SE Britain, but possibly frequent in Cardiff, introduced.
- East Moors, Seawall Road, on stony waste ground, ST/214.766, A. Orange, 1997 Apr 6 (V.2002.012.10).
- Llanishen Industrial Estate, pavement/bank, ST/17.81, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Mar 22 (T11; V.2008.1.729) and, ST/171.812, 2009 Apr 4 (T235,V.2009.1.211).
- Pantmawr, A470 verge, ST/148.814, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 29 (T175; V.2009.1.165).




Taraxacum dilatatum H.Lindb.
Frequent in western Britain and possibly in Cardiff, native. Has red petioles contrasting with parallel-sided green wings.
- Maindy, scrub SE of railway bridge, ST/173.781, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 17 (T113; V.2009.1.204).
- Tongwynlais, A4054 below Castell Coch, verge by path, occasional, ST/120.825, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 6 (T63; V.2008.1.716 and 717).
- Gabalfa, interchange on A48 road, waste ground by major road, ST/170.792, A. Orange, 1999 Apr 10 (V.2002.012.53).



Taraxacum dunense Soest
Usually on sand dunes around the coast, probably extinct in Cardiff, native. A distinctive species with very narrow leaf lobes, narrow midribs and large violet seeds.
- Leckwith, ST/1.7, A. E. Wade (OXF).
Taraxacum duplidentifrons Dahlst.
One of the commonest dandelions in Britain, occasional in Cardiff, native. Has dull, crispate, hairy foliage with a triangular terminal lobes ending in a wispy point.
- Cardiff, ST/19.77, A. E. Wade, 1973 May 21 (77.7B.24).
- Rhiwbina, bank near Birchgrove station, ST/167.810, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 15 (T109; V.2009.1.182).


Taraxacum edmondsonianum H. Øllg. in Dudman & A. J. Richards
Quite rare in western Britain, occasional in Cardiff, native.
- Cathays, rank grass by A470, ST/177.772, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 11 (T104; V.2009.1.151).
- Tremorfa, grassy verge, Industrial Estate, ST/210.578, 2010 Apr 17, T. C. G. Rich (T571; V.2010.1.369 and 373).
- Whitchurch, verge at west end of Church Road, ST/148.797, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 3 (T220; V.2009.1.213).





Taraxacum ekmanii Dahlst.
Widespread in Britain and in Cardiff, native.
- Llanishen Leisure Centre, bank of playing field, ST/173.815, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 6 (T73; V.2008.1.726).
- Pantmawr, A470 verge, ST/148.814, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 29 (T170; V.2009.1.166) and 2010 Apr 19 (T582; V.2010.1.344).
- Pengam, verge, Newport Rd, ST/209.784, 2010 Apr 20, T. C. G. & H. M. Rich (V.2010.1.429 and 432).
- Cardiff, cultivated ground, ST/1.7, A. E. Wade, 1920 May (21.364).
- National Museum of Wales building site, Cathays, ST/18.77, A. E. Wade, 1925 Nov 7 (29.55.163 and 27.620.315).




Taraxacum excellens Dahlst.
Scattered mainly in western Britain and rare in Cardiff, native. It has multicoloured green, red and purple leaves.
- Cardiff University Eye Clinic, waste ground by eye clinic, Cathays, ST/180.776, 2010 Apr 22, T. C. G. Rich (T583; V.2010.1.338).
Taraxacum expallidiforme Dahlst.
Widespread in Britain and in Cardiff, native.
- Cardiff Bay, waste ground nr pool, ST/180.730, 2010 Apr 10, T. C. G. Rich (T535; V.2010.1.343).
- Cardiff, ST/1.7, G. C. Druce, undated (OXF).
- Cardiff, Westminster Crescent, ST/19.81, K. Adams, 1970 (72.90B.3).
- Llanishen, Wyndham Terrace allotments, ST/180.815, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 19 (T352; V.2009.1.198).
- National Museum of Wales, Cathays, building site, ST/18.77, A. E. Wade, 1925 Jul 7 (29.55.165).
- St. Fagans Castle, green bank of meadow, ST/11.77, S. G. Harrison, 1969 May 9 (69.222.34).


Taraxacum exsertiforme Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.
A species rarely introduced in Britain but apparently frequent in Cardiff. It is the only species of section Ruderalia to lack pollen and have erect-spreading bracts.
- Cathays, wall by North Road, ST/178.773, 2010 Apr 13, T. C. G. Rich (T546; V.2010.1.423).
- Gabalfa, grassland in centre of roundabout, ST/169.791, 2010 Mar 25, T. C. G. Rich (T504; V.2010.1.378).
- Pantmawr, verge of A470, Pantmawr, ST/148.814, 2010 Apr 19, T. C. G. Rich (T581; V.2010.1.346).
- Thornhill, verge by lay-by, Pentregwilym, ST/163.839, 2010 Apr 14, T. C. G. Rich (V.2010.1.366).


Taraxacum faeroense (Dahlst.) Dahlst.
Widespread in Britain in damp ground, possibly extinct in Cardiff. Has dark, spotted, unlobed leaves.
- Pentrebane, ST/1.7, E. Vachell, 1938 May (49.29.4682).
Taraxacum fagenstroemii Såltin
Scattered in Britain and rare in Cardiff, introduced.
- East Moors, Seawall Road, on stony waste ground, ST/215.766, A. Orange, 1997 Apr 6 (V.2002.012.8).
Taraxacum fasciatum Dahlst.
Widespread in Britain and probably in Cardiff, possibly native.
- Gabalfa, interchange on A48 road, waste ground by major road, ST/170.792, A. Orange, 1999 Apr 10 (V.2002.012.55).
- Rhiwbina, verge, Heol Llanishen Fach (east end, north side), ST/163.819, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 31 (T184; V.2009.1.200).
- Rhiwbina, Heol Briwnant, grass by wood, ST/159.823, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 19 (T357; V.2009.1.201).



Taraxacum fulvum Raunk.
Widespread in Britain in dry calcareous ground, possibly extinct in Cardiff, native. A small plant with cinnamon coloured seeds.
- Leckwith, ST/1.7, A. E. Wade, 1922 Apr (29.55.174).
Taraxacum gelertii Raunk.
Widespread in western Britain in grasslands, rare in Cardiff, native.
- Pantmawr, A470 verge, Pantmawr, ST/148.814, 2010 Mar 21, T. C. G. Rich (T501; V.2010.1.415).
- Twynau Gwynion, acid meadow on top of Wenallt, ST/153.837, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 3 (T46a; V.2008.1.712).

Taraxacum hamatiforme Dahlst. in Lindm.
Widespread in Britain, scattered in Cardiff, native. Has brightly coloured midribs and narrow, asymmetrical lobes on the leaves.
- National Museum of Wales, Cathays, in grass at rear of Museum, ST/18.77, A. B. Pinkard, 1969 May 1 (69.222.33).
- Roath, ST/20.77, A. E. Wade, 1973 May 5 (77.7B.15).
- Thornhill, verge north of M4, ST/174.837, 2010 Apr 15, T. C. G. & H. M. Rich (T562; V.2010.1.380).

Taraxacum hamatulum Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.
Scattered in Britain and Cardiff, possibly native.
- National Museum of History, St. Fagans, grass east of underpass, ST/11.77, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 7 (T261; V.2009.1.119).
- National Museum of Wales, Cathays, SE lawn, ST/187.769, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 4 (T54; V.2008.1.758).


Taraxacum hamatum Raunk.
Widespread in Britain and Cardiff, native.
- Llandaff, roadside ivy west of bridge below BBC Wales, ST/148.781, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 27 (T160,V.2009.1.176).
- Llandaff, bank near bridge, ST/148.783, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 27 (T159; V.2009.1.192).
- Llanishen, grassy bank opposite Tax office, ST/172.817, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 30 (T181; V.2009.1.219).
- Morganstown, scrub edge by Tynant Inn, ST/127.819, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 28 (T163; V.2009.1.157).
- Ty Glas, flowerbed, Tesco, Field Way, ST/172.808, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 15 (T106; V.2009.1.181).
- Cyncoed, garden, Llyswen Road, ST/18.81, K. Adams, 1970 (72.90B.4).
- Taffs Well, A470 roadside, ST/12.83, R. G. Ellis, 1982 Mar 18 (84.30.22).
- Howardian Nature Reserve, east side of footpath near pond, relict river meadow of River Rhymney, ST/205.789, G. Hutchinson, 1994 Mar 20 (V.2002.018.043).
- Cathays, base of lime trees, Park Place opposite museum, ST/18.76, A. B. Pinkard, 1969 May 1 (69.222.35).
- Radyr, ST/1.8, Miss B. L. Price, 1972 Apr 18 (77.11B.1b).
- St. Fagans, ST/1.7, damp end of field near Rhyd Lafa (?), E. Vachell, 1931 May (49.29.4694).
- Leckwith, ST/1.7, A. E. Wade, 1922-04 (29.55.168).
- Leckwith, ST/1.7, G. C. Druce (OXF).


Taraxacum hamiferum Dahlst.
Scattered in Britain and rare in Cardiff, doubtfully native.
- Cathays, Lidl car park, ST/181.775, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 19 (T118; V.2009.1.186).
- Coryton, grassland in centre of M4 Junction 32, ST/141.816, 2010 Apr 13, T. C. G. & H. M. Rich (V.2010.1.403).


Taraxacum hepaticum Rail.
Very rarely collected in Britain, introduced.
- Cathays, verge by law courts, ST/181.768, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 24 (T140; V.2009.1.194) and 2010 Apr 14 (V.2010.1.440).
- Gabalfa, grassland in centre of roundabout, ST/169.791, 2010 Mar 25, T. C. G. Rich (T503; V.2010.1.377).
- National Museum of Wales, grassland behind museum, Cathays, ST/1822.7706, 2010 Apr 15, T. C. G. Rich (V.2010.1.400, 419).


Taraxacum hesperium C.C.Haw.
Scattered in western Britain and rare in Cardiff, endemic.
- Roath, ST/20.77, A. E. Wade, 1973 May 5 (77.7B.21).
Taraxacum hexhamense A.J.Richards
A rare native endemic, also rare in Cardiff. It has broadly winged leaves with a helmet-shaped terminal lobe and a red petiole.
- Gabalfa Interchange, centre of, ST/169.791, 2010 Apr 14, T. C. G. Rich (V.2010.1.417).
Taraxacum horridifrons Rail.
Very local in Britain and Cardiff, introduced.
- Cardiff, west side of Cefn Mably Woods by minor road, ST/208.842, A. Orange, 1999 Apr 11 (V.2002.012.57).

Taraxacum inane A.J.Richards
Locally frequent in north and west Britain south to South Wales, rare in Cardiff. It lacks pollen and has broad shiny petioles.
- Tremorfa, grass verge, Industrial Estate, ST/210.578, 2010 Apr 17, T. C. G. Rich (T575; V.2010.1.360).


Taraxacum incisum H. Øllg.
Local in Britain (especially London) and rare in Cardiff, introduced.
- Cathays, Museum Avenue, roadside verge, ST/181.771, A. Orange, 1999 Apr 4 (V.2002.012.47).
- Llanishen, verge, Templeton Avenue, ST/168.822, 2010 Apr 12, T. C. G. Rich (V.2010.1.399).
Taraxacum interveniens G.E.Haglund
Local in cities in Britain, scattered in Cardiff, introduced. Has a distinctive narrow leaf shape with sigmoid-margined lobes almost to base of leaf.
- Llanishen, behind Morrisons, waste ground, ST/172.816, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 4 (T232; V.2009.1.175).
- Rhiwbina, verge, east end of Pen-y-groes Avenue, ST/167.181, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 15 (T110; V.2009.1.178).
- Tongwynlais, A4054 verge below Castell Coch, abundant, ST/120.825, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 6 (T63; V.2008.1.713).


Taraxacum intumescens G.E.Haglund
Uncommon in Britain and Cardiff, introduced.
- National Museum of Wales, Cathays, back steps of Museum, ST/187.769, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 4 (T55; V.2008.1.760).
Taraxacum lacerifolium G.E.Haglund
Locally frequent in southern Britain and in Cardiff, introduced.
- National Museum of History, St. Fagans, edge of Gardens House car park, ST/11.77, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 7 (T269; V.2009.1.110).
- National Museum of Wales, Cathays, lawn, ST/187.769, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 4 (T57; V.2008.1.759).
- Rhiwbina, verge by Nine Giants, ST/165.189, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Mar 25 (T16a; V.2008.1.722).



Taraxacum laeticolor Dahlst.
Scattered in Britain and Cardiff, introduced.
- Twynau Gwynion, road bank, ST/153.837, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 3 (T48; V.2008.1.707).
- Bwlch y Cwm, trackside, ST/146.839, 2010 Apr 16, T. C. G. & H. M. Rich (V.2010.1.425).
- Cardiff University Eye Clinic, waste ground by eye clinic, Cathays, ST/180.776, 2010 Apr 22, T. C. G. Rich (T584; V.2010.1.342).


Taraxacum lamprophyllum M.P.Christ.
Common in Britain and Cardiff, introduced.
- Gabalfa Interchange, grassland SW of, ST/169.789, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 27 (T151; V.2009.1.160).
- Llandaff North, advertising hoarding grass, ST/149.789, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 3 (T222; V.2009.1.215).
- Llanishen, Wyndham Terrace allotments, ST/180.813, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Mar 22 (T20; V.2008.1.702) and 2009 Mar 21 (T132; V.2009.1.189).
- Llanishen Industrial Estate, ditch side (dry), ST/17.81, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Mar 22 (T13; V.2008.1.733).
- Maindy, path west of Marlborough Terrace, Maindy, ST/174.778, 2010 Apr 13, T. C. G. Rich (T553; V.2010.1.353).
- National Museum of History, St. Fagans, bank near chapel, ST/11.77, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 7 (T271; V.2009.1.112).
- Thornhill, verge of Templeton Avenue, ST/168.822, 2010 Mar 31, T. C. G. Rich (T530; V.2010.1.421).


Taraxacum landmarkii Dahlst.
Local in Britain mainly in the north and west, probably extinct in Cardiff, native.
- St Fagans, ST/1.7, E. Vachell, undated (OXF).
Taraxacum laticordatum Markl.
Common in Britain but rarer in Cardiff, native. Recognised by the crowded, regular, broad, recurved lateral leaf lobes, its broadly winged petiole and decumbent habit.
- Coryton, grassland in centre of M4 Junction 32, ST/141.816, 2010 Apr 13, T. C. G. & H. M. Rich (V.2010.1.407).
- Rhiwbina, hedge bank, Wenallt Road, ST/153.828, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 3 (T49; V.2008.1.704).
- College grounds (Cardiff University), unknown collector, 1909 Apr 16 (V87.58.2150).


Taraxacum latissimum Palmgr.
Widely scattered but scarce in Britain, rare in Cardiff, introduced. A robust species with large heads and twisted bracts.
- Collections Centre, Nantgarw, north side, ST/115.860, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 6 (T258; V.2009.1.96).
Taraxacum lepidum M.P.Christ.
Uncommon in Britain mainly in the west, scattered in Cardiff, possibly native. Has small, very dark green, pruinosa involucres with few, recurved, narrow exterior bracts.
- Llanishen Industrial Estate, grassy verge, ST/17.81, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Mar 22 (T12; V.2008.1.735).
- Llanishen, Wyndham Terrace allotments, ST/180.815, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 4 (T238; V.2009.1.174).
- National Museum of History, St. Fagans, bulb area by ponds, ST/11.77, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 7 (T264; V.2009.1.116).
- Pengam, verge, Newport Road, ST/209.784, 2010 Apr 20, T. C. G. & H. M. Rich (V.2010.1.430).


Taraxacum lingulatum Markl.
One of the commonest species in Britain and possibly in Cardiff, native. A variable species best recognised by the rather long, strongly recurved bracts and the elongated, blunt process to the terminal lobe.
- National Museum of History, St. Fagans, grass east of underpass, ST/11.77, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Apr 7 (T260; V.2009.1.118).
- Rhiwbina, Porthamal Road, cultivated ground on allotment garden, ST/162.809, A. Orange, 1997 Apr 19 (V.2002.012.18).


Taraxacum longisquameum H.Lindb.
Widely scattered in Britain, rare in Cardiff, native.
- Roath, ST/20.77, A. E. Wade, 1973 May 5 (77.7B.17).
- Tremorfa, grassy verge, Industrial Estate, ST/210.578, 2010 Apr 17, T. C. G. Rich (T572; V.2010.1.370).


Taraxacum macranthoides G.E.Haglund
- Gabalfa Interchange, grassland north-east of interchange, ST/169.792, 2010 Apr 14, T. C. G. Rich (V.2010.1.357).
[Taraxacum maculatum Jord.
A rare introduced species in Britain. The identity of this specimen needs checking.
- National Museum of Wales, Cathays, in grass at rear of Museum, ST/18.77, A. B. Pinkard, 1969 May 1 (69.222.32).]
Taraxacum multicolorans Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.
Uncommon in Britain and mainly around the Severn Estuary, probably frequent in Cardiff, introduced. Has leaves with strongly reflexed lobes and blackish blotches.
- Cathays, Lidl car park, ST/181.775, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 Mar 19 (T117; V.2009.1.179).
- Coryton, grassland in centre of M4 Junction 32, ST/141.816, 2010 Apr 13, T. C. G. & H. M. Rich (V.2010.1.408).
- Maindy, path west of Marlborough Terrace, Maindy, ST/174.778, 2010 Apr 13, T. C. G. Rich (T548; V.2010.1.348).
- National Museum of Wales, Cathays, lawn on west side of Museum, ST/187.769, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Apr 4 (T53; V.2008.1.757).
- National Museum of Wales, Cathays, grassland on west side of museum car park, ST/183.770, T. C. G. Rich, 2008 Mar 20 (T2; V.2008.1.763 and 765).
- Rhiwbina, flowerbed, 67 Heol Uchaf, ST/161.821, T. C. G. Rich, 2009 (no specimen).
