Dandelions
Taraxacum officinale - the common dandelion
Derives its name from the French language - "dents de lion" - teeth of the lion
A herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the daisy family
Well known for its yellow flower heads and jagged leaves
Transform into round balls of many silver-tufted fruits - known as clocks - that disperse in the wind
Very hardy plants, able to grow in a variety of environments
Most often considered a weed, the plant is sometimes used in herbal medicine and as food
Name comes from the French words - "dents de lion" literally teeth of the lion in reference to the jagged, lion's teeth shaped leaves
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