Honey Bee On Dandelion

Honey Bee On Dandelion

Blowing Dandelion

Being a kid and the resident of rural area, the life was very simple for me. There was no concept of television, computer and other accessories, which our young generation is using  to kill there time. I used to go to nearby fields with my cousins. Some of our hobbies were playing guli-danda (a local game), collecting wildflowers and blowing dandelion seed heads. Blowing dandelions was a great fun and pastime for us. A lot of my childhood memories are attached with dandelion. These day dandelion is not only a fun for kids, but also an interesting object for photographers. Here is a picture of little girl Aany blowing dandelion clock.

Blowing Dandelion

Dandelion Clock

Dandelion seed head is generally known as "dandelion clock" because of its spherical shape. It contains many single-seeded fruits called achenes. Each achene is attached to a pappus of fine hairs, which help in the wind dispersal of achenes (seeds).

Beautiful Dandelion Clock

Dandelion

Dandelion Plant

Dandelion (Scientific name: Taraxacum officinale) is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. It is a wild weed with yellow flowers, commonly found in the spring season. It is an edible and medicinal plant. It's used to treat jaundice, cholecystitis and cirrhosis. The dandelion also affects the digestive system by acting as a mild laxative, increasing appetite, and improving digestion. The milky latex is used to treat warts.

Dandelion Flowers