Dandelion Seed Head - Puff Ball Close-up

The Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, the bane of those seeking to maintain an emmaculate yard. Dispised by many, this common broadleaf weed actually has a number of medicinal and culinary uses! From top to bottom, flower to root, the lowly Dandelion is ediable. It can be used to make tea, as a coffee substitute and as a green side-dish. It is also used in traditional herbal medicine practices.