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Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

A familiar lawn and meadow plant with a bright yellow flower head followed by a spherical seed head.

FamilyAsteraceaePhoto matchUse as a starting point
Dandelion leaves and yellow flower heads growing in grassTaraxacum officinale

Photo: NY State IPM Program at Cornell University · CC BY 2.0

IDENTIFICATION CLUES

What to check in your photo

  • Basal rosette of toothed leaves
  • Hollow, leafless flower stalk
  • Yellow flower head made of many small florets

CARE AND NEXT STEPS

Useful context after identification

  • Usually grows in full sun to partial shade
  • Tolerates compacted and disturbed soil
  • Remove the taproot if control is needed before seed set
Safety note

Do not assume a wild plant is edible from a visual match. Confirm the species and growing conditions with a local expert before consuming it.

COMPARE

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