Dandelions

Dandelions are arguably one of the most beautiful weeds you can find in your yard. But it's so hard for me to label them as weeds, when not only are they so pretty, but the childhood memories that goes with them. Anyone remember eating the delicate yellow middle? Or perhaps making necklaces, bracelets or crowns with them?



Here is my devotion to such a humble plant as well as some interesting myths & superstitions that goes with them.

*When woven into a wedding bouquet, dandelions are good luck for newly married couples.

*When dandelions appear in dreams, they are thought to represent happy unions.

*They are symbols of hope, summer and childhood.

*Dandelions are also a symbol of grief and the Passion of Christ in theological symbolism.

*The name, Dandelion, is the alteration for a french term for the plant that means "lions teeth", a reference to the petals of the plant.

*Legend says, that in early spring, if a child seeks out the tallest dandelion stalk he/she can find, that is how much they will grow in the coming year.



*If you blow on a white dandelion & every seed scatters, means that you are loved. If some seeds are still on the stalk, than you are out of luck.

*If you make a wish before blowing on the dandelion, your wish might come true.

*After blowing on a white dandelion, the number of seeds left are how many years you've left to live.

*Dandelions are used in treatments of constipation, acne, eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, edema (swollen ankles), osteoarthritis, gout, gallstones, high blood pressure & digestion problems.

*Dandelions originated from Asia and now thrive in every parts of the world.

*Cooking with dandelions; Dandelion recipes

So what ever you call this little plant/weed/flower/pest, just remember, there's more to them than meets the eye!

By the way, if anyone tries any of the Dandelion recipes, let me know! I'm curious to hear how those would come out.