Dandelion is a resilient herb that boasts a unique rosette growth habit and a plethora of benefits that make it a valuable addition to the garden. It features a basal cluster of deeply toothed leaves and vibrant yellow flowers that transform into fluffy seed heads. Dandelion has a taproot that can reach deep into the soil. It is highly adaptable and can thrive in various environments.
 
Dandelion has a long history of medicinal and culinary uses. The leaves are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like calcium and potassium. It has been used traditionally for its potential medicinal benefits including supporting liver health, aiding digestion, acting as a diuretic, providing antioxidants and promoting skin health. It is a great ingredient to be used in the kitchen for sautéed dishes, pesto, salads, smoothies or teas.
 
Embrace the resilient nature of Dandelion and explore the potential health benefits it offers as a natural remedy and culinary ingredient.

Common Name: Dandelion

Botanical Names:
Taraxacum Officinale
Crepis Taraxacum
Leontodon Taraxacum
Leontodon Vulgare
Taraxacum Campylodes
Taraxacum Dens-Leonis
Taraxacum Mexicanum
Taraxacum Retroflexum
Taraxacum Subspathulatum
Taraxacum Sylvanicum
Taraxacum Taraxacum
Taraxacum Tenejapense
Taraxacum Vulgare

Family: Asteraceae / Compositae

Other Names:
Blowball
Cankerwort
Common Dandelion
Dent-De-Lion
Diente De León
Faceclock
Irish Daisy
Lion's Tooth
Milk-Witch
Monks-Head
Pee-A-Bed
Priest's-Crown
Puff-Ball
Swine's Snout
Wet-A-Bed
White Wndive
Wild Endive
Yellow-Gowan

Origin: Eurasia, North America

Duration: Perennial

Habit: Herbaceous, Daisy-Like Bright Yellow Flowers, Basal Cluster of Long Narrow Deeply Toothed Leaves, Rosette Growth (leaves grow in a cluster that forms a circular pattern), Deep Tap Root, Fluffy Ball White Seed Head