Dandelions origins and uses across history and science
The dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, traces to Asia Europe and Africa with worldwide spread. It is in the Asteraceae family alongside lettuce chicory and sunflowers. A versatile plant used in food medicine and teas, it provides vitamins A C and K and minerals.
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Dandelions and Lawn Pesticide Concerns
Did you know dandelions close at night and can yield about 2000 seeds with wind travel up to 5 miles. Americans spend millions on pesticides annually and use 30 percent of the nation's water to keep lawns green. Pesticides harm beneficial insects, raise canine lymphoma risk, contaminate water, and link to miscarriages and childhood leukemia.
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