Why do people say that dandelions are weeds, I hate that. They are so pretty even when dead. What makes a rose so nice,. they have thorns. I feel sorry for it, and they remind me of myself. Here are some facts about them.

Did you know…

Dandelions are NOT weeds! They are wild vegetables
According to the USDA, dandelions are more nutritious than broccoli and spinach
Dandelions attract birds and deer
In Pueblo, Colorado it is illegal to grow dandelions
Dandelions are good food for gerbils, hogs, cows, horses and poultry
Dandelions may taste bitter, but if harvested and cooked right, they can be delicious
Dandelions are helpful medicinally: as a diuretic, to cut fats, to reduce gas, for kidney stones, cancer, diabetes, to cleanse the blood, for weight reduction, for vision, for your skin and acne, for bowel functions, to lower blood pressure and serum cholesterol, and for anemia
In Mythology, Hecate fed Theseus dandelions for 30 days so he would become powerful enough to defeat the Minotaur.
Dandelions may be used in many recipes, for beverages, omelets, salads, juices, gelatins, quiche, soup, pasta dishes, breads, pizza, gravy, dips, spreads, pies, cookies, jelly’s, waffles, fritters, wind, pudding, and even ice cream!
All parts of the dandelion are useable. The leaves for greens, the blossoms for wines and jelly, and the roots for coffee.