Update The Flora Addenda document is now available, with many taxonomic changes and corrections. Updates
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TeachingPlant of the day: Taraxacum officinale — common dandelion
Common dandelion is the familiar weed of lawns and roadsides. Native to Europe, it has spread nearly worldwide. The young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. The taproot can be boiled and eaten or dried and ground as a base for a hot drink.
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