Dandelion Factoids

Some interesting and informative facts about dandelions.

yellow dandelion flowers and white dandelion puff in ground

Dandelions have their roots sunk deep into history. Herbalists trace the dandelion plant's origins back about 30 million years to Eurasia where they were commonly used for both food and medicine. Dandelions most likely first arrived in North America on the mayflower. The dandelions were intentionally transported from Europe over to the New World in the early days of the American Colonies where they eventually spread across the continent. They were brought over intentionally for food and for their medicinal qualities.

             

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