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Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Description:

I could eat this one, it was so fresh and crisp, but it was on a side of a path where dogs are frequent, so I did not!! Serrated leafs and was not too far in seeding..

Habitat:

wooded area

Notes:

T. officinale is considered a weedy species, especially in lawns and along roadsides, but it is sometimes used as a medical herb and in food preparation.

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North Carolina, USA

Lat: 35.46, Long: -83.44

Spotted on Apr 12, 2012
Submitted on May 24, 2012

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