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correct ways to identify dandelion
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Posted by kevin_nsw (My Page) on Sun, Oct 24, 04 at 9:16
since i am new to herbs,i am wondering if i can get some help in identifying true dandelion.
i have looked at some pictures but still am a bit unsure.
i am thinking of using ones from the wild,so i want to be sure,as somtimes i think i have it right by the way the leaves are formed,but i still could do with some convincing.
any help would be appreciated. |
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RE: correct ways to identify dandelion
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| Dandelion can be easily distinguished by its naked flower stalk and by its leaves, which are always in a basal rosette. The bright green leaves are spatulate to lanceolate, deeply and irregularly toothed, and can grow to a 25cm length. The flower stalks rise straight up out of the center of the radial leaves. Each stalk holds one flower head. Both stalks and leaves release latex, a milky sap, when wounded, and may cause dermatitis for latex-sensitive people. Flowers begin as roundish, green buds huddled in the center of the leaf rosette and open into 5 cm flower heads made up of bright yellow ray flowers. Seeds are borne below tiny, individual parachute-like tufts that are carried away on the slightest breeze. |
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