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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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Do dandelions have any healing properties?

DANDELION AKA: wild endive, lions tooth, piss-in-bed RX: #1 recommended salad addition, leaf infusion, root decoction, tincture, add to a bath for prevention of yeast infection Used for PMS, weight loss, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, cancer prevention, yeast infection, digestive aid Warnings: may cause skin rash in sensitive cases. If dandelions causes stomach problems use less or stop using it. Source:http://www.pharrah13.com/herbal_uses.html It is also useful in tincture or infusion for liver detoxification. Dandelion root, roasted, may be used in an infusion as a substitute for coffee (no caffiene.)

The difference between roses and dandelions?

the difference is that a dandelion is yellow MOSTLY and a rose is MOSTLY red Jahzy :)

What will happen if you eat dandelions?

Nothing, unless it has bacteria on it from various things such as animals peeing on it or stepping on it, or something layed eggs on it. Dandelions can be used in salads. Just make sure that you rinse them off beforehand.

What is the country of origin for the dandelion flower?

It is located in Europe and naturalized in Northern Americe

What is dandelion seeds adaptations?

They easily adapt to the sun and rain - even though the rain knocks off all of the little dandies on them, it still helps the plant survive- long enough to produce more dandies! :)hope this helps...

Why are dandelions hard to weed by hand?

Firstly, they have a very long taproot. Secondly, their taproot has special cells that draw the apical meristem further into the ground, so when the top is removed, the growth point is left undisturbed.

Are sunflowers vascular or nonvascular?

They are Vascualar Plants because of there big root system

Are dandelions annuals or perennials?

Dianthus or or pinks, or carnation is a perennial plant in some areas and an annual plant in other areas. Generally it is more perennial in zones higher than 5. Different varieties are hardier than others.

What color are hedges?

not blue! they are many different colors, but they are usually brown

Its brown but i think they can also be a grayish color as well

What bugs eat dandelions?

My father used to eat dandelion greens. He also used to make dandelion wine, with mixed results.

How do you describe the dandelion plant?

yellow white light (as in not heavy) fragil green stem

What helps a dandelion spread it seeds?

The wind, kids blowing the seeds around, and also possibly animals eating it going somewhere else and pooping it out.

How many seeds are in a dandelion head?

There may be up to 400, but the average is 180

Are chamomile tea and dandelion tea the same type of tea?

No, they are made from different flowers.

Chamomile tea can be made from several different plants, but the most commonly used plant is Matricaria recutita, also known as German chamomile. Similarly, there are several species of dandelion; the most common one is Taraxacum officinale, the common dandelion.

Chamomile tea is widely consumed as a beverage, whereas dandelion tea is usually only consumed as a medicinal or wellness tea. Chamomile also has medicinal properties as well...it is relaxing and shows some promise of having other medicinal effects and health benefits.

How tall is a dandelion?

There are many varieties of daffodils and that means there are many different heights. Generally the daffodil is about 12-18inches tall. However, the Hoop Petticoat and Petite Daffodils grow only to 6 inches, and there are miniature varieties of only 2-inches. There are others that can reach 24 inches. It's said that the sandier the soil, the taller the plant. Also plants tend to be taller when a clump hasn't been separated in a great many years.

Are dandelions seedless?

Ferns are considered vascular seedless plants.

Well, they are seedless, but they do have spores.

Does Scotts turf builder plus 2 get rid of dandelions?

scotts turf builder is used to help your grass grow thick. it does stop some dandelions but it doesnt complete wipe them out

What is the tpcastt for the poem Dandelion by Julie Lechevsky?

T-Screw off do your own work

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