Taraxacum officinale is the scientific name for the dandelion. Although people look at the dandelion as a weed it is actually a flower and an important herb. The dandelion is a source of vitamins A, B complex, C, and D and the minerals iron, potassium, and zinc. The leaves of the dandelion can be used as a diuretic to get rid of excess fluid in the body.
The dandelion is a perennial that blooms during the day and closes at night or during cloudy or rainy weather.
