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Taraxacum officinale.
Asterales.
Asteraceae.
Tap-rooted biennial.
Cankerwort, doon-head-clock, witch's gowan, milk witch, lion's-tooth, yellow-gowan, Irish daisy, monks-head and piss-a-bed.
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Disturbed soil.
Early spring.
1 - 10 cms
Historically, dandelion has had a variety of medicinal properties, and
is used as a herbal remedy in Europe, North America and China. It has
been used in herbal medicine to treat infections, bile and liver
problems and as a diuretic. |
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