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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Taraxacum officinale

Family : ASTERACEAE
Common Name (UK) : Common Dandelion
Common Name (DE) : Löwenzahn
Common Name (FR) : Pissenlit
Habitat : Grasslands, waysides, uncultivated land
Remarks : Leaves are commonly used in salads. Can be made into wine, jam, honey, and the flowers conserved in vinager.
First appearing : March
Abundance : Ubiquitous

  • Photo Date : March 28, 2005
  • Location : Exposed hillside in Malbronn.
    N49° 00.095' E8° 48.393'