Dandelion
Taraxacum megalorrhizon
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are 50-60 Taraxacum species.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It occurs at about 1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Balkans, Bosnia, Crete, Croatia, Europe, Italy, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Agrioradiko, Tarakhon