Written By Ffjorren Zolfaghar | The taraxacum officinale, also known as the common dandelion, is a perennial, herbaceous plant. It is known for its toothy, notched and grooved leaves; with a stem that shoots from the center, sporting a yellow flower atop. Its common name derives from the French word Dent-de-lion, meaning “lion’s tooth.” Besides the interesting fact that these plants reproduce asexually, creating genetically identical offspring; and that the flower heads open in the … [Read more...]
