Taraxacum officinale (L.) Weber ex F.H.Wigg.
Taraxacum officinale
Taraxacum officinale, commonly known as the dandelion or common dandelion, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant. It is well-known for its yellow flower heads that turn into round balls of many silver-tufted fruits, which disperse in the wind. The plant is very hardy and can grow in a variety of environments, including moist soils and areas with extreme temperatures. It is often considered a weed but has culinary and medicinal uses.
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Asterales
Asteraceae
Taraxacum
The plant contains a serine proteinase called taraxalisin found in the latex of dandelion roots. This proteinase optimally hydrolyzes a chromogenic peptide substrate at pH 8.0 and reaches maximal activity in April, at the beginning of plant development after the winter period.
The leaves, flowers, and roots are used as food. The plant has diuretic properties due to its high potassium content and is used in traditional medicine for various ailments. The flowers can be used to make dandelion wine, and the roots are sometimes roasted and ground into a coffee substitute. The latex can be used as a kind of glue, and yellow dye can be obtained from the flowers.
Spring to early summer
Early spring or fall
5–40 cm (2–16 inches), but can reach up to 70 cm (28 inches)
Yellow
Temperate regions, lawns, roadsides, disturbed banks, and shores of waterways with moist soils
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