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Taraxacum erythrospermum
Common wildflower with bright yellow flower head that turns to a ball tufted seeds that can be dispersed in the wind. Basal leaves with lobes and teeth. Stem can be purplish to green, sometimes haired or not. Stems and leaves will ooze white latex when freshly damaged. Aster Family.
Suburban backyard garden. Most commonly found in disturbed areas, roadsides, lawns and gardens.
Though often considered a weed, the flowers, leaves and roots are edible and nutritious. Leaves and flowers can be eaten raw or cooked. Flowers can be used to make wine or honey substitute. Roots can be roasted and ground to make a coffee substitute. Some people may get dermatitis (irritation of the skin) from coming in contact with the latex found in the stem and leaves. https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/79317-T... https://gobotany.newenglandwild.org/spec...
Spotted on Apr 13, 2013
Submitted on Apr 16, 2013
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