Taraxacum officinale
# 10 Dandelion Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Clade: Asterids Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae Genus: Taraxacum Species: Taraxacum officinale Scientific name: Taraxacum officinale Common names: Dandelion, blowball, lion's tooth, puffball, priest's crown, wild endive Habit: Dandelion is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows low to the ground. It can reach up to 30 cm in height and has a basal rosette of deeply toothed leaves. Root: Dandelion has a taproot that can grow up to 30 cm deep. It is fleshy, and white, and can be used in herbal medicine. Stem: Dandelion stems are hollow and leafless, and they can produce a milky sap when broken. Leaf: Dandelion leaves are basal and form a rosette. They are deeply lobed with toothed margins and can grow up to 30 cm in length. Flower: Dandelion flowers are bright yellow and composed of many small ray florets. They are borne singly on long, hollow stalks and can reach up to 4 cm in di