Glyphosate is a non-selective weedkiller applied to the foliage, where it is translocated throughout the weed. Tougher formulations are worth trying (e.g. Roundup Ultra or Rootblast Super Strength TotalWeedkiller) The second group consists of polyploid (mostly triploid) apomicts, meaning that both a viable embryo as well as a functional endosperm is formed without prior fertilization. In contrast to the sexual diploids, the pairing of chromosomes at metaphase I in triploid apomicts is strongly reduced. However pairing is still sufficient to allow some recombination between homologous chromosomes. [35] Etymology [ edit ]

The common dandelion grows in temperate regions of the world in areas with moist soils. They are very hardy plants, able to grow in a variety of environments, and are tolerant of crowding, extremes of temperature, and low moisture. [12] As a result of this hardiness, in addition to its ability to rapidly propagate itself, the dandelion has become established over a wide range via human activity, originally being native to Eurasia, but can also be found across the Americas, southern Africa, India, Australia and New Zealand as a result of incidental or deliberate introductions. Wong, James (16 May 2021). "Why the dandelion blows away some plant collectors". The Guardian . Retrieved 9 September 2021.Where dandelions areout of control in a garden or are simply growing in the wrong place, control may be necessary.First, consider whether this can be done using non-chemical means such as digging out and where thesemethods arenot feasible, chemical controls may need to be used. The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants. United States Department of the Army. New York: Skyhorse Publishing. 2009. p.49. ISBN 978-1-60239-692-0. OCLC 277203364. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: others ( link) Dandelion has been used in traditional medicine in Europe, North America, and China. [65] Research [ edit ] Taraxacum officinale subsp. officinale, which is commonly called common dandelion or wandering dandelion. Kenny, O.; Brunton, N. P.; Walsh, D. (April 2015). "Characterisation of Antimicrobial Extracts from Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale)". Phytotherapy Research. 29 (4): 526–532. doi: 10.1002/ptr.5276. PMID 25644491. S2CID 5564213.

Dandelion thrives in conditions of elevated carbon dioxide, growing to a higher biomass and producing a larger number of viable seeds. Therefore, it is anticipated that dandelion will become more competitive and widespread as atmospheric carbon dioxide levels increase. [28] Uses [ edit ] Dandelion greens, raw Nutritional value per 100g (3.5oz) Adams, Keith L. (2010). "Dandelions 'remember' stress: heritable stress-induced methylation patterns in asexual dandelions". The New Phytologist. 185 (4): 867–868. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8137.2010.03189.x. PMID 20356338. With their bright petals and fluffy seed head, dandelions make a wonderful addition to sensory play. You could add the flower heads to water play for children to explore or even to your mud kitchen alongside a variety of citrus fruits to make dandelion tea or soup. Adding scissors to this play can encourage the children to develop their scissor control as well as learning to identify a ‘name the parts of a flower’ (e.g. leaves, stem, petals, flower head, seed, roots). You could also add items such as a pestle and mortar, potato mashers and tea strainers to encourage the children to explore different ways the flowers can be changed and the effects that these tools create. Powerful, memorable and accessible, the book also boasts a very positive depiction of a character with Asperger's Syndrome which reminds us that the autistic spectrum is indeed just that - a spectrum - and those on it may share similar characteristics but should not be pigeon-holed. USDA, NRCS (n.d.). " Taraxacum officinale". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team . Retrieved 8 December 2015.Taraxacum officinale subsp. vulgare (Lam.) Schinz & R. Keller, which is commonly called common dandelion. Hey ho! Pip and Dandy…lion! A word of advice when foraging for dandelions – try to choose areas that are away from busy roads and not in popular dog walking areas and ALWAYS thoroughly wash them before using them in any sort of activity. Dog, Tieraona Low (2005-01-01), Dog, Tieraona Low (ed.), "CHAPTER 18 - Urinary Tract Infection", Women's Health in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, Saint Louis: Churchill Livingstone, pp.293–306, ISBN 978-0-443-06639-9 , retrieved 2022-09-14 The plant grows in temperate regions of the world in lawns, on roadsides, disturbed banks, shores of waterways, and other areas with moist soils. The Dandelion is a flower with wildlife super-powers, providing abundant nectar and pollen, and seeds stems, roots and leaves giving food to a wide range of pollinators, moths, butterflies, birds and even people. Yet it’s disappearing from many towns, verges and gardens due to a chemical ‘Lawnageddon’ (see video below). So the Fairyland Trust is asking everyone to cut out the spray, leave dandelions to finish flowering before any mowing, and cherish and encourage these wonderful plants.

The common name dandelion comes from the French dent de lion, or "lion's tooth", in reference to the plant's jagged-edged leaves. [20] "Pee-a-bed" and "wet-a-bed" reflect the modern French term for the plant, pissenlit. This name and all those that imply ramped-up urine production refer to T. officinale's well-known diuretic properties. [42] Distribution and habitat [ edit ] Dandelions provide both pollen and nectar for the insects Two of them have been introduced and established in Alaska and the third (subsp. ceratophorum) is native there. [34] European dandelions [ edit ]

a b c "What is AKEPIC? | Alaska Natural Heritage Program" (PDF). Akweeds.uaa.alaska.edu. 2010-11-15 . Retrieved 2011-10-23. a b McPeek, Tamara M.; Wang, Xianzhong (2007). "Reproduction of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) in a Higher CO2 Environment". Weed Science. 55 (4): 334–340. doi: 10.1614/WS-07-021. S2CID 86250272. Bogacheva, A. M.; Rudenskaya, G. N.; Preusser, A; Tchikileva, I. O.; Dunaevsky, Y. E.; Golovkin, B. N.; Stepanov, V. M. (1999). "A new subtilisin-like proteinase from roots of the dandelion Taraxacum officinale Webb S. L.". Biochemistry. Biokhimiia. 64 (9): 1030–7. PMID 10521720. Dandelions are food for at least 46 different types of moth (and that’s just the bigger types) whose ‘caterpillars’ munch on the leaves, stem or roots as youngsters Herbal remedies made from dandelions have been discovered on clay tablets in ancient Egypt and Greece.

a b NatureServe (2023). " Taraxacum officinale". NatureServe Explorer. Arlington, Virginia. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023 . Retrieved 28 October 2023. In her eyes, 11 year-old Olivia's family is a bit of a nightmare. Her mother hasn't a clue what it's like to be young, her dad always takes her mum's side and her older brother (who has Asperger's Syndrome) struggles to cope when any of the family's agreed rules are broken which can result in embarrassing outbursts in public places. Clare, B. A.; Conroy, R. S.; Spelman, K. (2009). "The Diuretic Effect in Human Subjects of an Extract of Taraxacum officinale Folium over a Single Day". Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 15 (8): 929–934. doi: 10.1089/acm.2008.0152. PMC 3155102. PMID 19678785.These days with wild food ever more popular, the leaves are sometimes served in sandwiches, being tastier than lettuce, and used in mozarella pie, pizza, and, fried as crisps. Dandelions are also famous for being used to make wine and as a coffee substitute. Taraxacum officinale subsp. ceratophorum (Ledeb.) Schinz ex Thellung which is commonly called common dandelion, fleshy dandelion, horned dandelion or rough dandelion. It is native to Canada and the western U.S. [31] Some sources list it as a species, Taraxacum ceratophorum. [32] [33] Katrin Schütz, Reinhold Carle & Andreas Schieber (2006). " Taraxacum—a review on its phytochemical and pharmacological profile". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 107 (3): 313–323. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2006.07.021. PMID 16950583.