dandelion

     

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Trivia about dandelion

  • Some folks make wine from this familiar weed, while others cook its leaves like spinach
  • During World War II, the Russian species of this yellow lawn weed was used as a source of rubber
  • To the horror of homeowners, this lawn weed, taraxacum officinale, can grow 1 1/2' high
  • This lawn weed's name comes from the old French for "tooth of the lion", referring to its sharply indented leaves
  • Children help spread this common lawn weed when they blow off its white, puffy seeds
  • The flowers of this yellow lawn weed are sometimes used to make wine
  • The yellow flowers of this lawn herb can be used to make wine & its greens can be used to make salads
  • Your lawn grass is always greener without this "roaring" yellow wildflower, Taraxacum officinale
  • An English fop plus the king of beasts
  • The name of this lawn weed comes from the French for "lion's tooth"