Dandelion Taraxacum officinale

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Name: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Description: T. officinale is a herbaceous perennial found in most temperate regions of the world. It is a very hardy and adaptable plant and thus often considered a weed as it competes for space and nutrients with other plants. However, it has many culinary applications as it is highly nutritious. It is also used medicinally as a diuretic as well as to treat liver and bile problems.


Size: If left to grow undisturbed, T. officinale generally reaches a height of between 5 - 40 cm. Heights of over 70 cm have also been recorded.



Conditions: As mentioned above, the dandelion is a very hardy plant and will thrive well in most environments. Seeds can remain dormant in the soil for years and germinate under favourable conditions.



Propagation: T. officinale propagates via seed, suspended by many little white/silver "parachutes" that carry it for considerable distances.



When to plant: It is suggested to plant dandelion in spring. It grows to maturity quickly and can be harvested within only a few months.

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