Species guide
Dandelion
HarmlessTaraxacum officinale
What does Dandelion look like?
A rosette of jagged, backward-pointing 'lion's tooth' leaves, a single hollow stem with milky sap, a bright yellow flower head, and the familiar white seed clock.
Is Dandelion dangerous?
Harmless, and edible to many — but it has lookalikes and roadside plants may carry pollutants, so don't eat foraged plants identified from a photo.
What should I do about Dandelion?
To control it in lawns, pull it with the whole taproot; a dense, healthy lawn crowds it out.