Taraxacum officinale
a.k.a. Fairy Clock, Piss-a-bed, Piscialetto, Pissenlit
Few plants can fill the herbalist’s heart with such joy as the common dandelion. Dandelion’s sunny yellow flowers open every morning with a familiarly radiant head on their own hollow stems. The toothed green leaves grow in a rosette form on most lawns and byways. These leaves have a smooth texture that’s pleasing in spring salads or with other cooked greens. The long fleshy taproot defies most gardener’s shovels, but the herbalist waits patiently for the first fall rains to loosen the soil of second-year roots for harvest.
This second edition is expanded from our first, with more information and new images in each chapter. We’ve added a few new recipes to help you get started as well.
Here you’ll find all you need to add Dandelion to your herbal practice. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of getting to know and love Dandelion. Start with the perspective that most engages you, then add to your knowledge by exploring further.