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The flowers, which superficially resemble dandelions, bear scale-leaves on the long stems in early spring. The leaves of coltsfoot, which appear after the flowers have set seed, wither and die in the early summer. The flower heads are of yellow florets with an outer row of bracts. The plant is typically 10–30 cm (3.9–11.8 in) in height.
The flower petals, along with other ingredients, usually including citrus, are used to make dandelion wine. Its ground, roasted roots can be used as a caffeine-free coffee alternative. [62] Dandelion was also commonly used to make the traditional British soft drink dandelion and burdock, and is one of the ingredients of root beer. [63] [64]
Taraxacum officinale, the dandelion or common dandelion, [6] is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. The common dandelion is well known for its yellow flower heads that turn into round balls of many silver-tufted fruits that disperse in the wind. These balls are called "clocks" in both British and American ...
It was adapted by flowers to orient pollinators leading to an example of co-evolution. [8] UV light allows them to broadcast a guide to where their pollen is located. [4] Due to unique life characteristics and morphology of flowers, pollinators are more effective at taking the pollen and spreading it to other flowers of the same species. [3]
(state flower) Cornus florida: 1941 [46] Carolina lily (state wildflower) Lilium michauxii: 2003 [47] [48] North Dakota: Wild prairie rose: Rosa blanda or arkansana: 1907 [49] Northern Mariana Islands: Flores mayo: Plumeria: 1979 [4] Ohio: Scarlet carnation (state flower) Dianthus caryophyllus: 1953 [50] Large white trillium (state wild flower ...
The fragrant flower heads are 2.5 to 6.5 cm (1 to 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) wide, [1] composed of smaller yellow to white strap-like flowers called "ligules". [2] In the center of the flower head may be an orange to red "button", composed of several immature flowers.
Language of flowers – cryptological communication through the use or arrangement of flowers; Hanakotoba, also known as 花言葉 – Japanese form of the language of flowers; List of national flowers – flowers that represent specific geographic areas