Ode to the Dandelion

**pdcorlis** · 31st August 07, 07:13 AM

What a generous offer - I hope you have some takers.

**McClef** · 31st August 07, 12:33 PM

Chrysanthemums?

Dandelion comes from Dent de Lion - Lion's Tooth, and we are all Lions who wear kilts!

**kiltimabar** · 31st August 07, 12:41 PM

As I used to hear often in my former career: "Close enough for Government work!"

**slohairt** · 1st September 07, 07:13 AM

The Gaelic for Dandelion is Caisearbhán (IRISH), Caisearbhan (SCOTTISH). Pronounced CASH-yER-IV-AUN).

**Mael Coluim** · 1st September 07, 08:01 AM

Thanks, Sean for the translation!

**porrick** · 1st September 07, 10:10 AM

Interesting photo of the dandelions - they must me a variation of the ones I cultivate (!) in my garden in Norway. The yellow flower is a bit different.

I'm no plant specialist, but are there many varieties of the dandelion?

**Mael Coluim** · 1st September 07, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by porrick

Interesting photo of the dandelions - they must me a variation of the ones I cultivate (!) in my garden in Norway. The yellow flower is a bit different.

I'm no plant specialist, but are there many varieties of the dandelion?

There are similar plants, but what I have in my garden is probably a direct relative from yours according to this article.

**Phil** · 1st September 07, 10:22 AM

This year hasn't been a good one for dandelions. Don't know why unless it has been wetter and they don't like it. Last year my garden was full of them but there have been only 2 or 3 this year.