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.
There was also a difference in the skulls found. The cliff dwellersâ skull is short and flattened behind, while the skulls that were found in these old graves were long, narrow and round on the back. 2An Elder Brother of the Cliff Dwellers, by T. M. Prudden, M.D. Harperâs Magazine, June, 1897.