This wasn't the first time I turned a fall into a photo op. My cancer treatment turned my legs to stone.

Dandelions are interesting. So many people hate them but I let them be.

Hope you are OK from your tumble!

I did it once a long time ago. It tasted like coffee

Glad you caught yourself!

Is good for hepatic healing, like jaundice.

. . . cooked tempura style. Dipped in batter then fried. Yummy!

Dandelion derives from French dent-de-lion (teeth of a lion); in German it is Lowenzahne (lion's teeth). It is amusing the name is the same in all western languages.

Also note: dandelions do not need pollinaton; they reproduce asexually, via a form of parthenogenesis. Bees find them a waste of time.

At my age when I bend over to tie my shoes I look around and ask my self if there's anything I can do while I'm down here.

Great shot. You made good use of your 'down time'.

do what I can before getting back up again.

My cross-country skiing and snowshoeing days are probably gone. Getting up in the middle of a field with no trees to grab hold if is pretty gruesome. Worse if someone else comes along and sees me struggling.

I love the wispy remains of the flowers. They're ready to fly!

I love the analogy of the dandelion being both sun & moon. This is a great shot. That little fluff gone askew could be representative of you. Hope you're OK!

Well captured.

I had never before noticed the rippled surface appearing near the “top” of dandelion seeds. Wonder if that helps them work their way to the ground in the right orientation, so when the seed sprouts the root hairs have a better chance of contacting soil.

Numerous species (especially in the aster family) have their seeds attached to a tuft of fuzzy material. It would be neat to see a series of photos comparing them. Hmmm…

Stay safe.

My favorite dandelion photo ever. Greatness.

Here is my herbal knowledge regarding Dandelion:

The greens can be eaten as a salad green, or steamed, in which they loose a lot of their original bitterness. Dandelion herb is called Pu Gong Ying in Chinese herbal medicine, and is good for detoxifying the liver, the stomach, the intestines and the female breast. Dandelion herb is used in Chinese herbal medicine, and not the root. which is the main part used in Western herbal medicine.

Dandelion root is the main part used in Western herbal medicine. It detoxifies and removes obstructions from the liver, improves body fluid metabolism, especially in conjunction with Burdock root, which is a favorite herbal duo of mine. Dandelion root is also rich in the fructo-oligo-saccharide Inulin, which improves blood sugar metabolism in type two diabetes, and is also a prebiotic food for beneficial intestinal probiotic bacteria. The Dandelion root has very mild diuretic properties, but the herb is a stronger diuretic.

Dandelion greens are a favorite fresh herbal superfood in Greece, and are frequently eaten by the peasants there. See my website, Greek medicine dot net for more info on that.

As for coffee substitutes, Dandelion root can be roasted and brewed for that purpose, but if you want an herb that comes closest to the full flavor and aroma of coffee, try roasting and brewing its close botanical relative, Chicory root (Inula helinum) instead. Roasted Chicory root is such a fine coffee substitute that it is usually available only in roasted form in American herbs stores. In the deep South, many people mix in a little roasted Chicory root with their coffee, which gives this blend the additional benefit of cleansing and detoxifying the liver and kidneys, which are two internal organs that regular coffee can be hard on.

And your dandelion photo is truly great.

Some dandelion folklore:

In Victorian Flower language, Dandelion symbolizes Love. It has also symbolized wishes, welcome, faithfulness and divination, grief and bitterness, and the sun.

https://thepracticalherbalist.com/advanced-herbalism/dandelion-history-folklore-myth-and-magic/

Pictures you took from where you either fell down accidentally or flung yourself?

why lawn nuts went to such extraordinary means to try to eradicate them. The green lawn punctuated by cheery yellow was much more attractive and the fluff heads were fun. The youngest leaves are edible and you can make a tolerable wine from the root.

What's not to love?

They brighten up my yard. Tender young leaves make a lovely salad.

My great-great-ever-so-great Uncle Joe made dandelion wine but it was way so sweet. I wasn’t a fan, but I did enjoy the stories the elders would tell after a glass or two.

Your dandelion photo brought me a memory from my childhood. When we found a dandelion all poofy and fluffy, we’d make a wish and then blow.🌬️

Many thanks, Alfredo.
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What a terrific photo! The detail is totally astonishing!

See you next fall.