[Diana in Wisconsin]

I think they look quite tasty with the red stems. They’d also look prettier in the lawn than your average Dandelion.

I have made Dandelion Wine from time to time, but you use the blossoms for that. Never have developed a taste for Dandelion Greens, but a lot of people swear by them!

[Pete from Shawnee Mission]

Don't Worry Diana, I wouldn't try to persuade you!

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/dandelion-salad-with-warm-bacon-dressing-106375

https://www.vibrantplate.com/dandelion-salad-eggs-bacon/

https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-kale-bistro-salad-232441

Just add some dandelion if you run out of Kale! (Also remember not to overdo it with dandelions;)

https://www.wildfooduk.com/edible-wild-plants/dandelion/

Medicinal Uses

Dandelion is a diuretic, increasing urine production, so is good as detox for the blood and helps improve kidney and liver function. It can be used as a tea, the roots, leaves and flowers. The white sap in the stem and leaves has been used traditionally for curing warts. Other Facts

Eaten by man in times of famine the roots contain starch. The leaves are diuretic hence the name Pissabed. The dandelion has many food uses such as salad, a green vegetable, a flavouring for soft and alcoholic drinks, a substitute for coffee and a calorific staple.