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Dandelions: A Friend In Time Of Need
Dandelions are recognized because of their dazzling yellow blooms that are replaced with a round fuzzy sphere, sending seeds floating away on the wind. Some people look at this plant as a persistent weed that can invade even a well-kept yard.
This herb has smooth, jagged-edged leaves, and hollow, milky, stalks that yield a single flower. Also referred to as ‘swine’s snout,’ Dandelion’s green-colored sepals encircle its closed bud creating a silhouette which looks like a pig’s nose.
Several flowers look like Dandelions. Look at the leaves as well as the flower stems. In the event the leaves happen to be fuzzy or if the flower stems are found to be branched -- or the root shape doesn't match the description of Dandelion root – you have identified a similar plant but not a genuine Dandelion herb.
A nutritious food and a valued pick-me-up, Dandelions are actually edible from the root, to the leaves as well as the blooms. Collect Dandelion from a place you are sure is free of pesticides and poisonous chemical contamination (avoid roadways).
DANDELION LEAVES
This vegetable derives its familiar name from the appearance of its leaves. ‘Dent du lion’ is actually a French term that means ‘tooth of the lion’ and describes the tooth-shaped leaves.
It is best to collect leaves in the spring just before the plant flowers because the plant's energy is focused in the new growth at that time. Tonics, tea, soups and salads are all enhanced by these. Dandelion leaves excellent whether enjoyed fresh or dried for use later.
To clean them place the leaves in a basin of water and agitate gently. Let them soak undisturbed while the dirt falls to the bottom of the container. Remove gently so as not to stir up the dirt in the bottom of the basin. Wash the soaked leaves beneath running water. Put in a strainer bowl to dry.
BLOSSOMS
Flowers are best harvested before the heat of the day, in the middle to late morning hours, just after the dew has gone. The blossoms remain closed when skies are dark. The heads shut when rain threatens. The blossoms also close up at night (or late afternoon) and open once more once the plant senses the sun’s rays.
In order to save time when collecting blooms just pull the flower and it will release from the stem where the small green leaves that encircle the flower join the stem. Those small leaves are called the sepals. Make use of the same method for these as used to wash the leaves.
ROOT
Dandelion roots are able to be consumed fresh or dried. Well-cultivated earth produces some of the highest quality roots. The deeply-seated root of this plant is slender and carrot-shaped, milky white, twisted and fragile. Broken off remains of the root left behind when harvested will multiply and generate new plants.
The roots are least bitter in the middle of summer when it is ideal to collect them. Prized roots can be found in shady spots with loose, damp soil. Do not harvest during a frost as the roots have less vigor then. Wet weather, on the other hand, will not prohibit collection. Lift gradually and carefully making use of a long trowel or fork. Attempt to not break up or cut the roots as they will lose their valuable juice by hemorrhaging.
Dandelion roots can be dried out intact, or they can be sliced in 3-6 inch sections if they tend to be large. These roots can be dried in about 14 days. They will shrink to ½ inch or less in diameter and appear dark brown together with lengthwise, spiraling creases. Totally dried Dandelion roots have a white interior that is shown if the root is bent since it will snap in two. Keep the dehydrated roots in an arid location in order to ward off mold and in a tightly covered container to shield them from pests. In storage, dried Dandelion roots keep for 1 season.
ATTRACTIVE TO WILDLIFE
The nectar of Dandelion blooms attracts hoverflies, bees, and butterflies. Finches also enjoy the seeds of this herb.
Take the time now to recognise a few select sources of Dandelion so that it is readily accessable to you during difficulty.
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