Dandelions-Not A Weed! I made Tea! pg 3

[secuono]

There are many plants that look similar to true Dandelion. So be careful.

 

[journey11]

Bay, I did some Googling, and I think your tall dandelions may be Smooth Hawksbeard, Crepis capillaris (or one of several other Hawksbeards -- all edible), which has basal rosette leaves that look very much like dandelions, but the flowers are borne on branched stems, which the dandelions don't do. It is very closely related to plain old dandelions though, Taraxacum officinale.

 

[seedcorn]

Bay's not eating dandelions....so funny.... I know they are related but they aren't dandelions....... love it.

Do you want some REAL dandelion seeds?????

 

[baymule]

Bay, I did some Googling, and I think your tall dandelions may be Smooth Hawksbeard, Crepis capillaris (or one of several other Hawksbeards -- all edible), which has basal rosette leaves that look very much like dandelions, but the flowers are borne on branched stems, which the dandelions don't do. It is very closely related to plain old dandelions though, Taraxacum officinale.

Journey I think you are right! They look to be the Crepis Capillaris. I looked at the links you provided, then googled for more. They are in the dandelion family, the flowers made some good jelly, good wine and good tea.

I still think of them as a desirable plant. The sheep love them and they make a good forage plant in the pasture. The chickens love the leaves too.

I guess I'll go dig some of the low squatty dandelions I see around here, but I sure like these pseudo dandelions a lot better!

@seedcorn

 

[journey11]

Those little yard weeds can sure pack in some dense nutrients though. When/if the SHTF, even @seedcorn will be eating weeds.

 

[seedcorn]

Actually made dandelion jelly-way too much work. I've had dandelion greens, strong but OK.

SHTF?

 

[journey11]

Actually made dandelion jelly-way too much work. I've had dandelion greens, strong but OK.

SHTF?

You'll have to look it up on Urban Dictionary.

 

[thistlebloom]

Actually made dandelion jelly-way too much work. I've had dandelion greens, strong but OK.

SHTF?

"stuff" hits the fan

 

[valley ranch]

Quote baymule: murky, alge, pond water green~ Listen to this: Hi, Would you like to come over for a cupa Alge, pond water green tea?
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There is a tall variety with a blue flower. Endive is, I'm told, a dandelion.

 

[valley ranch]

I've never had this one, the root looks great doesn't it?

All types are worth having.

Serves as Diuretic. Dandelion root has a natural diuretic effect, allowing your liver to more quickly eliminate toxins. It also helps strengthen the immune system, balance blood sugar levels, relieve heartburn and soothe digestive issues.