The French name for dandelions is ‘Dent De Lion’, or ‘Lion’s Tooth’. I like the Dutch name, ‘Paardenbloem’ or ‘Horse Flower’…
by Amy Schimler…
Mabel Royds, 1920-30…
Botanical Chart by Jung, Koch & Quentell, 1891…
Sanderson Fabrics & Wallpaper…
Dandelion Tile…thanks Silverpebble…
Marilena Pistioa…thanks SeedMagazine…
Anna Atkins, 1797-1891 …thanks V&AMuseum…
A bigger chalkboard at La T.O.H.U. (National Circus School, Canada), unknown artist…
Dandelion Seeds…thanks CameraNoCamera…
Lucienne Day‘s Dandelion Clock Fabric…
…and here’s a book dedicated to this humble flower, ‘The Teeth Of The Lion, The Story of The Beloved & Despised Dandelion, by Anita Sanchez. Said to be full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, it’s also a bellwether for healthy plant ecology, as well as providing nectar for butterflies, bees and birds…
…and it’s a child’s perennial favourite, as they can pick it to their heart’s content. Below by Kathy Nicholls…
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