also: せいようたんぽぽ
noun
common dandelion; Taraxacum officinale
Refers specifically to the European dandelion species, as opposed to native Japanese dandelions. Often used in botanical or gardening contexts.
西洋タンポポは在来種より繁殖力が強い。
The common dandelion is more prolific than native species.
道端に西洋タンポポがたくさん咲
Many common dandelions are blooming along the roadside.