You have prompted childhood memories of the "dandelion clock". We blew the seed head you've shown in your fantastic photos. And counted each blow. However many blows it took, that's what time it was. Times were simpler back then!

I've recently discovered that dandelions are a versatile, nutritious, and of course, cheap food. I've yet to try them. But for dandelion greens, it's best to harvest the leaves before the plants flower. Here's some dandelion recipes

!BBH