Dandelion Factoids

Some interesting and informative facts about dandelions.

long stemmed white topped dandelions in grassy field

Dandelion is herbaceous plant that can reach up to 17 inches in height. The dandelion stem is hollow and the green leaves are about 2 to 10 inch long. The dandelion leaves also form a rosette at the base of the stem. Dandelion has a yellow-orange flower that consists of a large number of individual, miniature flowers known as ray florets. The white puffy top of the dandelion flower contain a large number of seeds called 'achenes', which are actually dry frits and technically not seeds.

             

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