Taraxacum albidum (Compositae)

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Taraxacum albidum
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The Taraxacum albidum plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and S. Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Compositae family.

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Latin Name:  Taraxacum albidum
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Dahlst.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.35   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[177, 183]. A rather bitter flavour, though it is a good tonic for the digestive system. Root - cooked[183]. Flowers - raw or cooked[183]. The unopened flower buds can be used in fritters[183]. The whole plant is dried and used as a tea[177, 183]. The root is dried and roasted to make a coffee substitute. A pleasant tea is made from the flowers. The leaves and the roots can also be used to make tea.

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