| genus Taraxacum Dandelion |
Crepis
The leaves of the dandelion are both delicious and nutritiousDuring the Great Depression people were commonly seen on the roadside picking dandelions for the days meal.All parts of the dandelion (the roots, leaves, crown, and blossoms) were eaten both cooked and raw.Leaves should be picked when they are very young. When the plant has flowered the leaves become bitter.
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