Taraxacum japonicum (Compositae)

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

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Latin Name:  Taraxacum japonicum
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Koidz.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[174, 177]. The roasted root is a coffee substitute[177]. The following uses are also probably applicable to this species, though we have no records for them[K] 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]. A pleasant tea is made from the flowers. The leaves and the roots can also be used to make tea.

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