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The common dandelion is a widespread plant species with yellow flowers and distinctive seed heads that disperse easily through the air. It matters because it is highly adaptable, thrives in many environments, and has various uses for humans, from food to medicine, while also being considered invasive in some regions.
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- Instance of
- taxon
- Subclass of
- weed
- Part of
- dandelion coffee
- Has part
- latex
- Parent taxon
- Taraxacum
- Image
- Maskros 2.jpg
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- P105
- species
- P4000
- achene
- P1889
- Sonchus arvensis
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Taraxacum officinale, the dandelion or common dandelion, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. The common dandelion is well-known for its yellow flower heads that turn into round balls of many silver-tufted fruit, which disperse in the wind. These balls are sometimes called "clocks" or "blowballs".
Originally native to Eurasia, as a result of its hardiness and easy propagation, the dandelion has become widely established across several continents. It has been introduced to southern Africa, the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand. It grows in temperate regions of the world in areas with moist soils. They are able to grow in a variety of environments and are tolerant of crowding, extreme temperatures, and low moisture.