Even though Dandelions are so cute, many regions classify them as a weed. The Latin name of the plant is Taraxacum officinale. It refers to the plant’s medicinal properties as discovered by the Greeks. The name ‘Dandelion’ is a portmanteau of a phrase in France – ‘dents de lion’. The literal meaning is the lion tooth. If you have seen the plant’s leaves, then you would … [Read more...] about 14 Dandelion Facts As Interesting As The Fluffy Plant