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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.
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Dancing with Dandelions or One O'clock Wish is a sculpture depicting a fairy who appears to be fighting the wind while holding a dandelion. It was created by Robin Wight, an artist from Staffordshire. The artist now produces a series of wire sculptures featuring fairies and dandelions.
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.
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 .
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
1.2 Flowers and annual crop plants – Spring. 2 Summer. Toggle Summer subsection. ... Dandelion: Taraxacum officinale: Apr – May red yellow, orange feral very good