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Peak dandelion
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Peak dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Honeybees rely on dandelions for early nectar and pollen to build up colonies after winter, as one of the first blooming plants in spring; peak bloom hits April-May in northern regions; while nutritious value is moderate, it's widely available but can become invasive in lawns and disturbed areas.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
BloomApril–June
Zones3-9
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeEurasia — naturalized in North America
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