Dandelion
Taraxacum obovatum
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year.
There are 50-60 Taraxacum species.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily, Spain
How it is used for food
The leaves near the base are eaten raw in salads. They are used in eel-based soups.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Amargon, Erba di pirnici, Pajitas, Pitones
Synonyms
Leontodon obovatus Willd.; and others