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

1. The field was covered in a sea of yellow dandelions, their bright color standing out against the green grass.
2. She decided to make a salad using dandelion greens, which she had heard were packed with nutrients.
3. 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.