The Dandelion, friend or foe? In early spring soon after the last frost dandelions begin to appear. They can grow up to two feet high and sprout little yellow flowers so attractive that some consider them to be ornamental. The dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has over a 100 different variations. This difficult opponent of lawns and gardens is categorized as a weed and sometimes a vegetable but is actually a medicinal herb.
A simple recipe for this “spring cleanser” starts with soaking fresh greens before they start to flower in water over night to remove the bitterness, than boil them like spinach. Enjoy!
