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Taraxacum officinale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Habitat:<\/strong>
Lawns, meadows, roadsides<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season:<\/strong>
March \u2013 October<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identification:<\/strong>
Jagged leaves forming a rosette, hollow stems with yellow flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edible Parts:<\/strong>
Leaves, flowers, roots<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uses:<\/strong>
Salads, fritters, tea, coffee substitute (roots)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lookalikes & Cautions:<\/strong>
Several similar species \u2014 all generally edible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethical Notes:<\/strong>
Avoid polluted areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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