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.
The Desert Spiny Lizard is found throughout the western US. They live mainly in arid and semi-arid desert, grassland, and dry woodland areas where vegetation and rocks provide good cover from predators. The lizards are are great climbers and are sometimes found high above the ground in trees.he Desert Spiny Lizard is found throughout the western US. They live mainly in arid and semi-arid desert, grassland, and dry woodland areas where vegetation and rocks provide good cover from predators. The lizards are are great climbers and are sometimes found high above the ground in trees.