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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AqJ0jqP-xM

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Native to Eurasia

Introduced to NA, SA, India, Australia, New Zealand

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Dandelion (Taraxaum officinale) is a major problem in home lawns, commercial turfs, ornamental plantings, pastures, and tree and vine crops.

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Mature dandelion plant, Taraxacum officinale.

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Herbaceous perennial growing from a thick, unbranching tap root

Deeply toothed leaves are basal

Bright yellow flowers grow on hollow stalks that may hug the ground or reach as high as 70cm

Flower head is tightly packed mass of many tiny florets

Each petal represents a single flower

A milky latex oozes out if the leaves or stems are broken

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Characteristic dandelion puffball.

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Form a dense mat of leaves (6-14 inches in diameter) that can crowd out desirable species

Reduce the vigor of those pants that survive

Forms clumps that cause poor footing for athletic fields/golf courses

Reduce the aesthetic quality of lawns

May attract bees, can be problematic for some people

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Dandelion Seedlings.

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Removing by hand-pulling or hoeing is futile, unless done repeatedly because of their deep tap root system

Dandelion seeds can be moved by equipment or become windborne and travel several miles which makes prevention of infestations harder

They should be removed by digging out the entire plant to minimize soil disturbance

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcBtWyHfzKg

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http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7469.html

https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/city-looks-at-alternative-methods-for-dandelion-control

https://www.todayshomeowner.com/how-to-control-dandelions-in-your-yard/