Taraxacum kok-saghyz, often abbreviated as TKS and commonly referred to as the Kazakh dandelion or rubber root, is a species of dandelion native to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan that is notable for its production of high quality rubber.

Taraxacum kok-saghyz, often abbreviated as TKS and commonly referred to as the Kazakh dandelion or rubber root, is a species of dandelion native to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan that is notable for its production of high quality rubber.

Various other plants, including guayule and kok-saghyz (Russian dandelion), were investigated as rubber sources.

"Contribution to the morphology and anatomy of the Russian dandelion (Taraxacum Kok-saghyz)."

For example Taraxacum kok-saghyz is cultivated for latex production.

Taraxacum kok-saghyz is a perennial plant with a yellow composite flower characteristic of the Taraxacum genus.

"Contribution to the morphology and anatomy of the Russian dandelion (Taraxacum Kok-saghyz)."

Taraxacum kok-saghyz, Trisetum aestivum, Triticum aestivum, T. secale, T. turgidum subsp.

Taraxacum kok-saghyz can be differentiated from the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) by its generally smaller, grayish green leaves and hornlike structures on the bracts surrounding the bud.