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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) — wildflower of Ireland

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Dandelion

蒲公英 · 蒲公英 · 蒲公英 · Pissenlit · Diente de león

Taraxacum officinale

Bright yellow flowers turn into fluffy white "clocks" full of tiny parachutes. Blow on them and make a wish — but the seeds will land somewhere new!

Height
20 cm
Blooms
Mar–Oct
Family
Daisy (Asteraceae)
Latin name
Taraxacum officinale
Where to find
  • Lawns and parks
  • Roadside verges
  • Anywhere with grass