Vote for an "X Marks Clan Plant Badge"

**Rampant Lion** · 21st August 07, 01:58 PM

A dandelion? Really? Where I'm from it's considered a weed. I can't think of an alternative, but I definitely wouldn't wear a dandelion.

**McClef** · 21st August 07, 02:21 PM

Ah but some weeds make beautiful flowers and the universal presence of the dandelion also represents our far flung membership. It's not unique to any one country.

**ardchoille** · 21st August 07, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by McClef

Ah but some weeds make beautiful flowers and the universal presence of the dandelion also represents our far flung membership. It's not unique to any one country.

Another very good point

**irishrob** · 21st August 07, 02:38 PM

Ready for the dandelion!!! Sign me up, Coach!

Rob

**JRB** · 21st August 07, 02:49 PM

I never could understand why the dandelion is such a maligned 'weed'. I think it's a beautiful plant. I love the idea.

**mbhandy** · 21st August 07, 02:51 PM

I feel that Dandelion is given NO RESPECT.
Just look what it is used for:

Dandelion root is a registered drug in Canada, sold as a diuretic. Dandelions are so potent in this effect, that children have been known to wet the bed the night after skin contact from playing with them.[2] A leaf decoction can be drunk to "purify the blood", for the treatment of anemia, jaundice, and also for nervousness. The milky latex has been used as a mosquito repellent; the milk is also applied to warts, helping get rid of them without damaging the surrounding skin. A dye can also be obtained from the roots of the plant. A new mixture of roasted roots is sold as a product called DandyBlend which tastes like coffee after the inulin in the dandelion is roasted.

"Dandelion and Burdock" is a soft drink that has long been popular in the United Kingdom with authentic recipes sold by health food shops. It is unclear whether cheaper supermarket versions actually contain either plant.

This plant also is useful in farming, because its deep, strong roots break up hardpan.

So never consider it a weed.

Burdock is used to help Poison Ivy itch.

MrBill

**JamesA** · 21st August 07, 03:00 PM

I would actually put forth an evergreen sprig.

Always growing, and cheerfully green. All year, and all seasons.

James

**sporranlegionaire** · 21st August 07, 03:21 PM

A 'weed' is only a plant in the wrong place.
I think we're in the right place. So it gets my vote.

**Colin** · 21st August 07, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by JamesA

I would actually put forth an evergreen sprig.

Always growing, and cheerfully green. All year, and all seasons.

James

Oooooh, I like that!!!! Plus it is a little tougher than a dandelion. Can I change my vote, Jamie?

**ozone** · 21st August 07, 03:31 PM

Please, no dandelions! They infest everything and can't be killed...I dont want to think of invasive pests when i think of x-marks the scot. There are some really cool flowers out there like belladonna, foxglove and other slightly dangerous but nice-looking plants...why not some of those? Or how about heather flower....kind of a scotland link that way. Or how about a sky pilot? It's hardy, perennial and takes a dedicated person to find.

here's a picture:

Here's Foxglove (stops yer heart if you indulge too much):