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What to watch for:
The bright yellow flower. Dandelions won't open unless it is sunny so be vigilant!
Dandelions are one of the most familiar sights of spring, though not a welcome one for some gardeners. In some countries Dandelions are much sought after as a salad plant and its roots are used to make soft drinks, wine and a coffee substitute! From May to July, they turn green lawns and pastures yellow with their flowers. Starting from the base of the plant, the leaves have slim stalks, but grow wider towards the tip. The leaf edges are very jagged or toothed. Small, green petals called bracts surround the bright yellow flowers.
Did you know? ... The Dandelion has two French names: the first is where we get dandelion from - dent de lion, meaning tooth of the lion. The other name is pissenlit, meaning 'wet the bed', because the dandelion is a diuretic, which means it makes you go to the toilet a lot!
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