Dandelions are very evident at the moment and these bright yellow flowers are common and widespread in all kinds of grasslands including lawns, roadside verges, pastures and traditional meadows.
Our word Dandelion comes from the French, dent de lion, or the Italian dente di leone, and refers to the green teeth on the leaves. In France, they're also called pissenlit since the leaves have diuretic properties.
The first medicinal use of the Dandelion was in the 10th century. Kew's Ethnomedica project, which records British traditional herbal remedies, has 116 recommendations for using Dandelions to cure warts. In traditional medicine, Dandelions have been used to treat liver and kidney problems as well as digestive disorders.
The Dandelion is a rich source of vitamins A, B, C and D and contain minerals such as iron, potassium and zinc. Every bit of the plant is edible .... The Guardian - delicious Dandelion dishes
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