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Dandelion
Wildflower
A bright yellow flower with jagged leaves, which later turns into a round, white seed head.
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.
📅 Through the Year
- Flowering:March to October