mud Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) Like a golden sun-snowflake.. geometrical signpost of the honeybee season. Start of the nectar flow.. Natures bookmark of the turning tides of the world cycle. Lions tooth. Basal rosettes gimme the tingles: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosette_%28botany%29 http://www.altnature.com/gallery/Dandelion.htm http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/dandelion-000236.htm http://landscaping.about.com/od/weedsdiseases/a/kill_dandelions_2.htm http://www.health-care-tips.org/herbal-medicines/dandelion.htm It's all there. Its everywhere actually. Deep dialogue of the Mother, for anyone who has the sense to notice. Make Jam Coffee syrups, heals wounds, tones skin, cleanses organs, cures warts, helps other fruits ripen quicker, grants wishes.. haha.. looks like Santa's beard : ) Brew it, juice it, steep it, USE it! But while we're here, can anyone tell me what the 'false' one is, that looks just like it, but has mega tight, almost succulent leaves and grows with far more uniform shape? mud Edited October 11, 2011 by mud 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Auxin Posted October 11, 2011 Thumbs up on dandelion flower syrup. I made a 2 years supply (in one afternoon) this year and its pretty damn good, sort of reminds me of clover honey And no high fructose corn syrup, pesticide residues, food dyes, or ominous preservatives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sallubrious Posted October 11, 2011 can anyone tell me what the 'false' one is, that looks just like it, but has mega tight, almost succulent leaves and grows with far more uniform shape? I believe it could be a Cats ear (Hypochaeris radicata) that you are referring to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Jeans Posted October 12, 2011 This is from Wiki - not sure if you saw it already: Dandelions are so similar to catsears (Hypochaeris) that catsears are also known as "false dandelions". Both plants carry similar flowers, which form into windborne seeds. However, dandelion flowers are borne singly on unbranched, hairless and leafless, hollow stems, while catsear flowering stems are branched, solid and carry bracts. Both plants have a basal rosette of leaves and a central taproot. However, the leaves of dandelions are smooth or glabrous, whereas those of catsears are coarsely hairy. Other plants with superficially similar flowers include hawkweeds (Hieracium) and hawksbeards (Crepis). These are readily distinguished by branched flowering stems, which are usually hairy and bear leaves http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandelion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noshiewa Posted October 12, 2011 sweet thanks for shareing bro :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zen Peddler Posted October 12, 2011 Very good for the body this stuff. Dandelion tea is supposed to cure all sorts of issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mud Posted October 16, 2011 Iv been enjoyn some awesome urban juices.. green EVERYTHING but damn, only 2 dandelion leaves n im leakn like 15 times per day. Have had to give it a miss on the diuretic count. Too strong. Yeh, the tight leaf look alike- its HEAPS smooth..alsmot succulent, not hairy at all like cats tail.. will get pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
