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Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Description:

A dandelion is a flower. They are edible.. They are named for their sharp leaves that look like lion's teeth. Its seeds are like a parachute that fly away with the wind, spreading and growing more dandelions.

Notes:

The medicinal and nutritional uses for the dandelion are the main reasons why there are so many dandelions today. Dandelions have been purposely cultivated and widely used throughout history.

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JillBlack
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JillBlack

Whau, Auckland, New Zealand

Spotted on Sep 29, 2012
Submitted on Sep 29, 2012

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