Dandelion
Botanical Name: Taraxacum officinale
Family Name: Asteraceae
Plant Description: Common herb with bright yellow flowers and fluffy seed heads
Ecosystem: Grasslands, gardens, disturbed soils
Size: 10–40 cm
Shape: Rosette-forming with hollow stems
Geographical Origin: Europe and Asia
Current Distribution: Worldwide
Flower Shapes and Colours: Bright yellow composite flowers
Seed Types and Size: Small seeds with fluffy parachutes
Uses: Food, detox, herbal tonic
Parts Used: Root, leaves, flowers
Medicinal Uses: Supports liver, digestion, and detoxification
Planetary Influences: Jupiter
Metaphysical Uses: Growth, wishes
Elemental Association: Air