011.0089.0334,  Common Pheasant, Phasianus colchicus, Fasaani,  Viikki, Helsinki, Finland (2007-07-08)
Dandelion
February 17, 2017 -- Q is for Quick, as in quick growing and get rid of it quick. Such a shame, because it's such a cheerful little invader.

Check out They are Dande for some great images of this pretty little pest. (Hi John!)
Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, seed head. The young, sweet leaves of this herb, commonly considered to be a garden weed, are very nutritious. They can be used in salads and stir fries or in teas. The roots can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute, which is sleep inducing and a detoxifier.
Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, seed head. The young, sweet leaves of this herb, commonly considered to be a garden weed, are very nutritious. They can be used in salads and stir fries or in teas. The roots can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute, which is sleep inducing and a detoxifier.
Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, seed head. The young, sweet leaves of this herb, commonly considered to be a garden weed, are very nutritious. They can be used in salads and stir fries or in teas. The roots can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute, which is sleep inducing and a detoxifier.
Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, seed head. The young, sweet leaves of this herb, commonly considered to be a garden weed, are very nutritious. They can be used in salads and stir fries or in teas. The roots can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute, which is sleep inducing and a detoxifier.
Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, seed head. The young, sweet leaves of this herb, commonly considered to be a garden weed, are very nutritious. They can be used in salads and stir fries or in teas. The roots can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute, which is sleep inducing and a detoxifier.
Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, seed head. The young, sweet leaves of this herb, commonly considered to be a garden weed, are very nutritious. They can be used in salads and stir fries or in teas. The roots can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute, which is sleep inducing and a detoxifier.
Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, seed head. The young, sweet leaves of this herb, commonly considered to be a garden weed, are very nutritious. They can be used in salads and stir fries or in teas. The roots can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute, which is sleep inducing and a detoxifier.
Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, seed head. The young, sweet leaves of this herb, commonly considered to be a garden weed, are very nutritious. They can be used in salads and stir fries or in teas. The roots can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute, which is sleep inducing and a detoxifier.
Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, seed head. The young, sweet leaves of this herb, commonly considered to be a garden weed, are very nutritious. They can be used in salads and stir fries or in teas. The roots can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute, which is sleep inducing and a detoxifier.
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