Common Dandelion (Noun)
Meaning
Eurasian plant widely naturalized as a weed in North America; used as salad greens and to make wine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The common dandelion, found in lawns and fields across North America, is often viewed as a nuisance, but its leaves can be used in salads and its flowers to make a sweet wine.
- Common dandelion greens can be added to salads for a slightly bitter flavor, while the flowers can be used to make dandelion wine.
- The common dandelion is a versatile plant that can be used as a food source, a natural dye, and even as a medicinal herb.
- In many parts of North America, the common dandelion is considered a weed, but in some cultures, it is prized for its edible leaves and flowers.
- The common dandelion has been naturalized in North America for centuries, and its use as a food source and in herbal remedies dates back to early European settlement.