| Dandelion |
Taraxacum officinale
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| Uses: Culinary/Medicinal/Beverage |
Duration: Perennial (hardy in zones 3-10) |
| When to Sow: Spring/Late Summer/Early Fall |
Ease of Germination: Easy |
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Universally despised as a pesky weed, the lowly dandelion is actually one of the more useful herbs around. Dried roots are very popular as a coffee substitute. Promotes bile secretion.
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