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Taraxacum officinale
Common Dandelion
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Interesting info and more photos: Although the ML database shows Taraxacum officinale, this photo from missouriplants.com is of Taraxacum erythrospermum. The subtle difference is in the color of the achenes. Dan Teglia's photos show achenes from both species.


Dan Teglia - missouriplants.com

You ought to know:

Habitat: lawns, fields, roadsides

Height: 6 to 10 inches

Frequency at ML: Probably the most widely recognized wildflower in nature.

Blooms: most of the year