Now I realize, not everyone shares my "soft spot" for flowers. There are those who feel flowers only die...why spend the money? Others see them necessary only for weddings, funerals, or a means to get themselves out of trouble. In truth, the power of a single flower can bring a whole bunch of unexpected joy!
Remember as a child picking dandelions in the back yard and bringing a bouquet to your mom? Trust me, your mom remembers. Every mom everywhere has tucked that joyous moment into her heart. It's all about love.
By the way, if you've always considered the dandelion to be a weed, it's time to do some rethinking. The dandelion (taraxacum officinate) belongs to the family of flowers called Compositae. This is a pretty impresssive group of some nine hundred genera and thirteen thousand species. This means the dandelion is a distant cousin to such flowers as the chrysanthumum, dahlia and the sunflower. That's not bad company to keep!
NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER
Email me at dalerohman@sbcglobal.net for Dandelion Wine recipes or Mama's Dandelion Salad.
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