This common weed found in many a yard is a very useful plant. The yellow flower can be rolled in flower and fried, and is delicious. The leaves when the plant is young can be used in a salad and eaten like lettuce. The root can be dried, baked and ground and used for coffee.

Caution: Due to the use of fertilizer and weed killer, be careful when picking the dandelion. Make sure no weed killers have been used in that area.

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