Dandelion

Taraxacum ( /təˈræksəkʉm/) is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. They are native to Eurasia and North America, and two species, T. officinale and T. erythrospermum, are found as weeds worldwide. Both species are edible in their entirety. The common name dandelion (/ˈdændɨlaɪ.ən/ dan-di-ly-ən, from French dent-de-lion, meaning lion's tooth) is given to members of the genus, and like other members of the Asteraceae family, ... More

Scientific name:

  • Taraxacum

Rank:

Also known as:

  • Taraxacum,
  • Dandelion greens, raw

Organism Classification

Higher classification:

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Food & Drink

Compatible with dietary restrictions:

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Nutrients per 100g:

Nutrient Quantity per 100g
  • 2.7 g (0.095 oz )
  • 0.7 g (0.025 oz )
  • 9.2 g (0.32 oz )
  • 1.8 g (0.063 oz )
  • 85.6 g (3.02 oz )
  • 0.71 g (0.025 oz )
  • 3.5 g (0.12 oz )
  • 0.187 g (0.0066 oz )
  • 0.0031 g (0.0001093 oz )
  • 0.036 g (0.00127 oz )
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Energy per 100g:

  • 188 kJ (1.17E+18 MeV )

USDA Equivalent:

  • 11207
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