Close up of a dandelion seed head (parachute ball)


The Dandelion is a member of the sunflower family, the name comes from the French, 'dents de lion' ("teeth of the lion") due to the shape of the leaves. Used around the world for its medicinal and culinary properties and popular with beekeepers as they are an early source of nectar.


Size: 3744px × 5616px
Location: Elland, West Yorkshire
Photo credit: © Dave Whenham / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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