EdibleMedicinal notes
Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale · Asteraceae
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Safety first
Avoid sprayed lawns and roadsides.
Educational field guide only. Never eat a wild plant without 100% confident identification. Not medical or legal advice.
About
Ubiquitous beginner plant. Fully usable parts when free of chemicals.
Harvest calendar
Months: Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct
Seasons: Early Spring, Spring, Fall
Parts used: leaves, flowers, roots
Habitat & skill
Habitats: Disturbed / urban wild, Field edge & meadow
Difficulty: easy
Identification
Basal rosette; hollow milky scape; single yellow head; puffball seeds.
Harvest notes
Young leaves early spring; flowers spring; roots fall.
Preparation
Salads, sautés, fritters, roasted root beverage.
Stewardship
Leave some for pollinators.
Traditional / medicinal notes
Educational context only — not medical advice. Traditional bitter tonic plant; not medical advice.