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The common name Dandelion is given to members of the genus Taraxacum, a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. In the Asteraceae (formerly Compositae) the flowers are morphologically a composite flower head consisting of many tiny flowers called florets.hile the dandelion is considered a weed by most gardeners and lawn owners, the plant does have several culinary uses, and the specific name officinalis refers to its value as a medicinal herb. Dandelions are grown commercially on a small scale as a leaf vegetable.
Biology of Dandelions. Name Derivation. OK, let's get one of the most pressing aspects of Dandelion biology out of the way first, their name. Dandelion is an English corruption of the French name for this plant: dent de lion meaning lion's tooth, a reference to the tooth-like serrations on the plant's leaves.