dandelion
noun
A dandelion is a type of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family, also known as the Compositae family. It is a herbaceous plant with a long taproot, rosette of basal leaves, and a solitary yellow flower head composed of many small ray flowers. The leaves and roots of dandelions have been used in traditional medicine and herbal remedies for a variety of ailments, and the flowers are sometimes used to make wine or tea. The dandelion is a common weed that can be found in many parts of the world, and its seeds are dispersed by the wind.
Example
- The field was covered in a sea of yellow dandelions, their bright color standing out against the green grass.
- She decided to make a salad using dandelion greens, which she had heard were packed with nutrients.
- As she blew on the dandelion, the tiny white seeds floated away in the breeze, carried off to start new plants in other parts of the garden.