Plant Information

Specimen Info

Category
Herbaceous Layer
Common Name
Dandelion
Scientific Name
Taraxacum officinale
Photo of plant
Additional Photo
Optional Link
extension.wvu.edu/lawn-gardening-pests/weeds/dandelions
Plant Status
Naturalized
Observation Date
June 17, 2020
Location of Plant
Tanner, WV
County in West Virginia
Gilmer
Seed Collection
Transplanting
Other Information
Thought of as a weed by many, this plant has many uses in food and medicine, and is an important flower for pollinators. It is native to Eurasia but has been introduced almost all over the world.
Recorded By
Tina Gainer Barton