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Dandelions
The white and yellow flowers of the common dandelion, of the family Asteraceae, are often considered bothersome weeds to gardeners, but are popular among children for the puffy white parachute head that develops when mature. Questions in this category are about the propagation, control and removal of Taraxacum officinate, and include some of its beneficial uses that include culinary and medicinal.
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How much pollen is in a dandelion?
about 1 fourth the size of the actual flower itself hope it helped =]
What time of year do dandelions bloom?
Dandelions typically bloom in the spring, often starting as early as March and continuing through May, depending on the climate. In warmer regions, they may also flower in the fall. Their bright yellow flowers are among the first to appear, making them a common sight in gardens and fields during this time.
They are found in a plain or a lush, green, hilly kind of place.
What wildlife uses the dandelion and how is it used?
a bee uses the plant for polination and of course to make honey
When should you pick dandelions for salad?
Herb leaves are best picked before the plant goes into bloom.
Young leaves are best for salad, since they are more tender and flavorful, and less bitter.
Always make sure you pick your dandelions in a yard that has NOT been treated with chemicals.
Is dandelion and burdock made from dandelions?
Yes.The drink is made fromfermenteddandelions. It also contains fermented burdock roots. Hence the name, dandelion and burdock.
What is the Symbolism of a dandelion tattoo?
"I think the thing about dandelions is that they are such a strong part of youth. Every child can't resist them. They are fascinating and interactive and just so perfectly fun. And then we grow up and dandelions become less interesting and you walk by them all the time and never stop to actually blow on one. You remember how fun it was but you still are too busy to have fun. And something like this reminds us that there is joy in youth that ought to be cherished and not lost when we're older.
To me it's more than the old cliche ot take time and smell the flowers, it's a reminder to take time and smell the flowers the way you did when you were young. Because that's when the world was most beautiful of all."
... from Flickr
The further the wind carries the seeds the further away the starting seed is likely to be from competitive plaint of the same species. Statistically this increases the chances that more dandelion plants will survive to reproduce their own progeny who will also be wind born.
How do you apply 2-4D to kill dandelions?
To apply 2,4-D to kill dandelions, follow the product instructions carefully for dilution and application rates. Spray the 2,4-D directly onto the dandelion leaves, ensuring complete coverage. Take care to avoid overspraying onto desired plants or grass and avoid application on windy days to prevent drift.
Yes, dandelion seeds germinate like those of all other seed-bearing plants. Dandelion flowers produce many small seeds, with structures that allow the seeds to be carried by the wind. If the seed lands in a location with favorable conditions, it will germinate.
Monday April 5th is dandelion day what was the dandelion named after?
Dandelion is from the French for teeth of the lion [dents de lion] because of the tooth shaped leaves.
I have a copy of this picture but cannot clearly read the artist's name. It looks like "A. Arenzen" or "Areogiri"?
Describe the life cycle of a dandelion plant in a good and long way?
Dandelions start as seeds that germinate in the soil. When conditions are right, they grow into a mature plant with a yellow flower head. Once the flower matures, it turns into a spherical cluster of seeds known as a "dandelion clock." These seeds are dispersed by the wind and can travel far distances, allowing the cycle to repeat.
Pick a dandelion that has gone to seed take a deep breath and blow the seeds into the wind?
Blowing dandelion seeds into the wind is a common childhood activity. It disperses the seeds to grow new dandelions and is a way to connect with nature through a simple, serene act. Just be mindful not to spread the seeds in areas where they may become invasive and disrupt native plant species.
How Do the fluffy parachutes of the dandelion seeds help the seeds to spread out?
They are caught by even the slightest breeze - making them travel far from the parent plant.
The dandelion seems to be taken over our yard?
You can leave it alone:
- The yellow flower are pretty
- Kids like to blow on the seed clusters and watch them fly away.
- You can enjoy the leaves in a salad (if no harmful chemicals were sprayed on them).
If you don't want dandelions or if local zoning laws require that you get rid of them, you can spray a broad-leaf weed killer to get rid of them. Always read the use and safety direction on the package and keep kids away from it for a while and reseed the area with lawn grass seed. You might also want to till the area (turn over the dirt) before seeding. Annual grass comes up quickly but dies at the end of the season. Perennial grass comes up much slower but doesn't die at the end of the winter. A mixture of annual and perennial seeds works best. You will get green grass faster and it will continue to stay green afterwards. Stay away from Zoysia grass unless you read up on it first and decide you want it.. It can spread to neighbors and take over their normal grass lawn, and becomes dormant (turns brown) in when weather cools.
You can also hire a gardening company to do this for you.
