Dandelions Aren't Native Plants
Apr 17, 2024 02:24:27 #
... to the USA, but they did arrive on the Mayflower:
Apr 17, 2024 07:27:42 #
Interesting.
We don't get rid of them.
Spring food for the critters, and they only last a few weeks.
Rabbits love 'em.
We don't get rid of them.
Spring food for the critters, and they only last a few weeks.
Rabbits love 'em.
Apr 17, 2024 08:05:40 #
Apr 17, 2024 08:26:08 #
Bultaco wrote:
Curious, they arrived on the Mayflower?
They believe so. The plant was popular in Eurasia for medicinal purposes.
So they brought it with them at some point.
Apr 17, 2024 13:17:40 #
Apr 17, 2024 14:00:11 #
niteman3d wrote:
... to the USA, but they did arrive on the Mayflower:
Nice images. Here in Texas we have them most of the year and they are not weeds but beneficial plants. Very edible, I love the flowers, yes I eat them and they are tasty. The leaves are very good too and the root is also good. It has been used for ??? just look it up for check out health food store , you will find Dandelion extracts and powders. They are everywhere here, hummm, making me hungry for some.
Bruce.
Apr 17, 2024 14:34:16 #
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Curmudgeon wrote:
Really nice set. You have added to my botany knowledge
You live in Az why don't you try one, they are nice to eat. Best when young both leaves and flowers.
bruce
Apr 17, 2024 16:04:43 #
riderxlx wrote:
You live in Az why don't you try one, they are nice to eat. Best when young both leaves and flowers.
bruce
bruce
I have lived here over 25 years and have never seen on down here
Apr 17, 2024 16:34:07 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
I have lived here over 25 years and have never seen on down here
Well maybe I I could send you some. They are nice.
bruce
Apr 18, 2024 00:03:15 #
Funny, I just found that out myself just yesterday about the dandelions.
Apr 18, 2024 00:24:13 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
If Dandelions were difficult to cultivate, they would be much more appreciated by the folks who distain them as weeds. I wonder if there are any varieties, other than the cheery yellow ones, that might be available for purchase.
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