Dandelion Or Taraxacum, 3. Stock Photo

Although the Dandelion or Taraxacum, is native to North America as well as Eurasia, the two most common were introduced, and now, like a lot of introduced plant and animal species, are now the dominant one. Dandelion have been used as a food and medicine in many diverse, ancient and native cultures around the world. The whole plant, from leaves and flower, to root, can be eaten, and very nutritious.