Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): A native perennial belonging to the family asteraceae. A rosette of leaves grows from a crown area that is at or slightly below the ground surface. Below the crown area is a large deep taproot. A yellow blossom matures into a puff ball that helps disseminate the seeds. One of, if not the most common of weeds. Can be found on most sites.
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