Dandelions

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Dandelions might seem like weeds, but the flowers and leaves are a good source of vitamins A and C, iron, calcium and potassium.  One cup of dandelion greens provides 7,000-13,000 I.U. of vitamin A.

The Dandelion is the only flower that represents the 3 celestial bodies of the sun, moon and stars. The yellow flower resembles the sun, the puff ball resembles the moon and the dispersing seeds resemble the stars.

The Dandelion flower opens to greet the morning and closes in the evening to go to sleep.

Every part of the Dandelion is useful: root, leaves and flower. It can be used for food, medicine and dye for coloring.

The name Dandelion is taken from the French word “dent de lion” meaning lion’s tooth, referring to the coarsely-toothed leaves.

Dandelions have one of the longest flowering seasons of any plant.