Today's Flowers - Taraxacum
11 April 08
Taraxacum, are weeds that we see a lot on summers, though they are more commonly known as dandelion. I have always wondered why its called a dandelion, I assumed that the name has to do with a lion, since in german it is called Löwenzahn (Lion teeth), I recently found out that it is indeed of French origin, dent de Lion.
Dandelions are composed of hundreds of florets, so when dried up, a dandelion clock (below) is composed of hundred of seeds that makes them proliferate much faster as they also disperse easily, especially with the help of kids.
24 August 07
"If dandelions were hard to grow, they would be most welcome on any lawn." ~Andrew Mason
In photo, daughter sometime in May 08.
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24 comments
Nothing like a different angle! Great shots. I dave always loved them. As children we made daisy chains andgot ou handa covered in their white milk which stains brown and is very hard to remove.
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed my explanations, the last image is beautiful, congratulations for the doll.
hugs, Denise BC
Beautiful portrayal of a very common flower. Interesting about the origion of the name.
ReplyDeletebeautiful and heart-warming selection.
ReplyDeleteLovely... all lovely :)
ReplyDeletewonderful flower with a pretty girl, she's so beautiful..
ReplyDeleteI love dandelions! These are fantastic photos :) People spend so much time trying to get rid of them they never look at them or appreciate them. Whenever I see them they make me smile.
ReplyDeleteSome lovely images here again.
ReplyDeleteThe first flower has a very great perspective. I should try taking photos from that angle, too!
ReplyDeleteMy Today's Flower is posted here. Please drop by if you have the time. Thanks!
A fun way to view the little dandelions. Your photos make them into extra special flowers, like those belonging to the king of the forest.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are always show stopping ad your daughter is just so cute.
ReplyDeletewhat an interesting post and i liked the photos of the dandelions...the perspective made them appear different.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing with us.
Dandelions are really kind of pretty if you can get over the fact that they are a weed in the yard.
ReplyDeleteVery nice images of what most consider a weed. You have made beautiful images of it!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely and beautiful flower, unique and nice color..
ReplyDeleteEven dandelions are beautiful and you captured some beauties here
ReplyDeleteIt has an equivalent name in Norwegian, "Løvetann". I love it since it means spring and summer. Everyone else hates it.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding beautiful pictures of the humble dandelion. I have a meadow which in spring is covered with them, it looks very beautiful. The Galahs (a native cockatoo) loves to feed on the flowers. The chickens adore the greens, A very versatile plant in natures bounty.
ReplyDeletelove the vivid yellow. your macros are always beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You are also searching for colours in grey old Vienna :))
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week and thanks for your visit!
I like dandelions; not too sure why but I just think they're pretty.
ReplyDeletelearnt something new about dandelions! yellow pala sya! mahina talaga ako with flora! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is a very educational post. I only know dandelions when they're brown and ready to be blown off. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThose are really beautiful shots! A refreshing way of looking at the dandelion before and after.
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