Overview. While many people think of the dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) as a pesky weed, it is chock full of vitamins A, B, C, and D, as well as minerals, such as iron, potassium, and zinc. Dandelion leaves are used to add flavor to salads, sandwiches, and teas.
Use the links below to learn more about some of the cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park. For site locations, go to park maps, or click on the specific map located on each page below. (Note: All maps on the following Cliff Dwelling pages open as pdfs.
1 Litter dwellers or epigeic species live in crop or forest litter. 2  They are not common in most agricultural soils. 3  These species do not ingest large amounts of soil. 4  The manure or red worm, Eisenia foetida, is an example of a litter dweller. Litter dwellers or epigeic species live in crop or forest litter. 2  They are not common in most agricultural soils. 3  These species do not ingest large amounts of soil. 4  The manure or red worm, Eisenia foetida, is an example of a litter dweller.