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Common Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Description:

Taraxacum officinale, the common dandelion (often simply called "dandelion"), is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae (Compositae). It can be found growing in temperate regions of the world, in lawns, on roadsides, on disturbed banks and shores of water ways, and other areas with moist soils.

Habitat:

Grassy area on edge of mixed woodland.

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Fyn Kynd
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Fyn Kynd

Maine, USA

Spotted on Apr 29, 2013
Submitted on May 5, 2013

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