Rubber Dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Taraxacum kok-saghyz is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant tea is made from the flowers. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; The following uses are also probably applicable to this species, though we have no records for them Root - cooked.; Flowers - raw or cooked.; The unopened flower buds can be used in fritters.

Habitat & North American Range

High mountain regions, usually on light loamy meadow soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)