May 4, 2010
Dandelion Fruit (Taraxacum officinale)
Perimeter Road Near the Golf Course
The dandelion, a native of Eurasia grows in nearly every country throughout the world. The yellow flower heads are solitary and have numerous (100-300) yellow rays and bloom from March to September. When the yellow heads dry up, a white puffball containing seeds forms. A breeze scatters these seeds in all directions like mini parachutes.
Description and Photo by Carol Collura