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Dandelion: Friend or Foe?
Taracacum officianale, or the common dandelion, is a flower we’ve all seen and recognize. While some view it as the source of childhood wishes, others view it was a nuisance or a weed. The plant was believed to be introduced to North America by Europe and was intended to be a food crop since it possesses nutritional and medicinal value. Commonly used as a diuretic and a liver treatment today, it also offered vitamins A, C, and K. Although it is commonly thought of as a weed, the flower also provides a food source to a large array of wildlife including ladybugs, bees, and even bears. The Taracacum officianale also has a strong taproot which allows the plant to regenerate even if the flower is removed. So although many mind find the flower to be a nuisance, it is a resistant plant with many useful qualities.
Dandelion: Friend or Foe?
Taracacum officianale, or the common dandelion, is a flower we’ve all seen and recognize. While some view it as the source of childhood wishes, others view it was a nuisance or a weed. The plant was believed to be introduced to North America by Europe and was intended to be a food crop since it possesses nutritional and medicinal value. Commonly used as a diuretic and a liver treatment today, it also offered vitamins A, C, and K. Although it is commonly thought of as a weed, the flower also provides a food source to a large array of wildlife including ladybugs, bees, and even bears. The Taracacum officianale also has a strong taproot which allows the plant to regenerate even if the flower is removed. So although many mind find the flower to be a nuisance, it is a resistant plant with many useful qualities.