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Dandelion

A bright yellow flower with jagged leaves, which later turns into a round, white seed head.

Dandelion seedling (no flower)
Dandelion seedling (no flower)
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Dandelion flower
Dandelion flower
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Dandelion clock that has been blown by the wind
Dandelion clock that has been blown by the wind
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How to identify:

Look for its bright yellow, fluffy-looking flower and its long, green leaves with edges that look like a lion's teeth.

💡 Fun Facts

  • Its name comes from the French ‘dent-de-lion’, which means ‘lion’s tooth’, because of the shape of its leaves.
  • After flowering, it turns into a white, fluffy 'clock' of seeds, which are then spread by the wind.
  • Every part of the dandelion is edible; the leaves can be eaten in salads and the flowers can be used to make wine.