False Dandelion: The 65th Flower of Spring & Summer!

Although this flower may look very similar to a dandelion, comparing the two shows this flower to be quite different. It grows quite a bit taller and the buds and flower petals are also different. I think they are really beautiful, especially as a close-up! Because they're taller, I find them to be quite graceful looking and elegant.

The False Dandelion is an edible herb which is also considered to be a hated weed and grows anywhere its seeds can sprout. Native to Europe, this flower is now found all over the world.

As was mentioned, this plant is completely edible and it's added to salads, steamed or stir-fried. The roots can be roasted and ground for a coffee substitute! It is suspected that if eaten in excess, however, horses can get an leg flexion ailment called "stringhalt".

If you would like to know more about this flower, Wiki has a page here: Wiki: Catsear