smooth dandelion; red-seeded dandelion
A species of dandelion (Taraxacum laevigatum) with reddish seeds, distinguished from the common dandelion.
The red-seeded dandelion is one of the native dandelion species.
Red-seeded dandelions are often seen around here.
Generic term for dandelion; アカミタンポポ specifically refers to the red-seeded species.
Common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), an introduced species, often contrasted with native red-seeded dandelions.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in botanical contexts; usually written in kana.
From 赤実 (red seed) + 蒲公英 (dandelion). The name describes the reddish seeds of this species.