Dandelion

Taraxacum

Dandelions are bright yellow flowers that turn into fluffy white balls of seeds. They grow in fields, lawns, and gardens, adding a splash of color to the green grass.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Dandelion has a bright yellow, round flower head atop a hollow stem. Its leaves are long, deeply toothed, and grow in a basal rosette close to the ground. After flowering, it transforms into a puffy white seed head, distinct from its initial vibrant bloom.

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Dandelion

Categoría

Plantas

Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

Before clocks, people used dandelion flowers to tell time, as they close their petals in the evening!

Dandelions are actually made of many tiny flowers grouped together, called florets, creating one big 'flower'!

Its milky white sap contains a type of natural rubber, which scientists are researching for new uses!

The name 'Dandelion' comes from French, meaning 'lion's tooth', describing its jagged leaves!

Habilidades especiales

Dandelion can launch its seeds with tiny parachutes, letting them float far away on the wind to find new places to grow.

Dandelion has a super long taproot that helps it reach deep water sources, allowing it to survive dry weather.

Dandelion can grow back quickly even if cut or trampled, making it very persistent in lawns and fields.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 5-30 cm
Extensión: 10-20 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 2-5 cm
Temporada de floración: Early spring to late fall
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Important early season food source

eaten by

European Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Grazes on leaves and flowers

eaten by

White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Browses on plant foliage

Rasgos

Herbácea

Las plantas herbáceas son plantas no leñosas con tallos blandos que típicamente mueren hasta el suelo al final de la temporada de crecimiento.

Aromático

Las plantas aromáticas producen y emiten compuestos orgánicos volátiles fragantes, a menudo como defensa o para atraer a los polinizadores.

Floración primaveral

Las plantas de floración primaveral producen sus flores durante la temporada de primavera, lo que a menudo significa el final del invierno y el comienzo de un nuevo crecimiento.