Spring ~ First Flower Blooms

It's official, our First Spring Flower has bloomed!

Much more than just a Dandelion!

Hey, before you go.........

Here are just some of the things that others say about me:

• I am a rich source of vitamins and minerals, with my leaves getting the highest rating of Vitamin A content of all greens!
• My roots have high amounts of choline, which is and important nutrient for the liver.
• My leaves are diuretic, which helps flush excess water out of your body.
• My flowers are endowed with lecithin (good for liver ailments)
• I am a good companion plant.
• My taproot brings up essential nutrients to plants that have shallower roots.
• I add minerals and nitrogen to the soil.
• I attract pollinating insects.
• I release ethylene gas which helps fruits to ripen.
• My leaves are abundant with vitamins A, C & K, as well as good source of calcium, potassium, iron and manganese
• My flower petals are great for dandelion wine
• My roasted roots can be used for caffeine free coffee
• I have been traditionally used in a British soft drink (dandelion and burdock)

You have got to admit, for a common weed, I'm pretty dandy!!

Thanks to Wikipedia and Herbal Legacy for listing my virtues!