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Taraxacum officinale
Also called Dandelion, Eurasian Dandelion, Lion's Tooth, Blowball, Common Dandelion, Blow Ball, Faceclock, Faceclock, Wandering Dandelion
Common dandelion is a hardy perennial in the daisy family, grown from a taproot and known for yellow flower heads that become wind-dispersed seed balls. It is extremely easy to grow and is usually found in lawns and disturbed moist ground.
Taraxacum officinale, the dandelion or common dandelion, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. The common dandelion is well-known for its yellow flower heads that turn into round balls of many silver-tufted fruit, which disperse in the wind. These balls are sometimes called "clocks" or "blowballs".
Originally native to Eurasia, as a result of its hardiness and easy propagation, the dandelion has become widely established across several continents. It has been introduced to southern Africa, the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand. It grows in temperate regions of the world in areas with moist soils. They are able to grow in a variety of environments and are tolerant of crowding, extreme temperatures, and low moisture.
Taraxacum officinale is native to Europe and Asia, and was originally imported to America as a food crop. It is now naturalised throughout North America (including all 50 states of the US and most Canadian provinces), southern Africa, South America, New Zealand, Australia, and India.
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