Asteraceae

common dandelion

Taraxacum officinale F.H. Wigg.

Indigenous Names: waȟčá zí, (Mo)-mun-ti-ad-qsup

Habitat: Originally a native species of Europe that is now a wide spread weed across the United States, especially in disturbed soils Plants Parts Harvested: Young leaves and flowers; Disturbed, cultivated, or waste ground; introduced from Europe; Alaska to New Mexico Plants Parts Harvested: Young leaves used as greens.; Disturbed, cultivated, and waste ground; introduced species from Europe; Alaska to New Mexico

Seasonality: Not given

Status: Native

Traditional Food Use

Ute

Leaves are formerly used as food

Medicinal Documentation

Kiowa

Young leaves and flowers are boiled with mint leaves to make a decoction for women suffering from menstrual cramps

Botanical Reference

Parts Documented: seed, Leaves

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