Dandelions

Some facts:

• High in nutrients and particularly rich in Vitamins A and C.
• Contains more carotene than that which is found in Carrots.
• Contains more Iron, Copper and Potassium than many common vegetables like Lettuce.
• The root is particularly good for the digestive and is also believed to help break up gallstones.
• The flower can be used to make Dandelion Jam or Dandelion Wine.

Myths:

• In some places, Dandelions have served as weather forecasters. If they do not open in the morning, it will rain. Or, if down flies off the seed heads though there is no wind, it will rain.
• If a child picks a dandelion, it will make him wet the bed (hence the name 'peed the bed' as a substitute for dandelion at times).

"The miracles of nature do not seem miracles because they are so common. If no one had ever seen a flower, even a dandelion would be the most startling event in the world."