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I can see a Dandelion.
The Dandelion is a flowers > wildflowers > flower.
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How Big Is a Dandelion? Average Size in cm & Worksheet
Flowers > Wildflowers > Flowers
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Dandelion is about 12.0 cm tall, 3.0 cm wide, and 3.0 cm deep.
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Dandelion
The Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a ubiquitous herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to Eurasia, it has naturalized worldwide and is commonly found in lawns, gardens, and disturbed areas
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About Dandelion
The Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a ubiquitous herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to Eurasia, it has naturalized worldwide and is commonly found in lawns, gardens, and disturbed areas. Dandelions are characterized by their bright yellow flower heads, deeply toothed leaves (from which their name is derived), and iconic spherical seed heads composed of numerous individual seeds attached to parachute-like pappi. Historically, dandelions have been used for medicinal purposes, culinary applications (leaves and roots are edible), and even as a source of rubber. These resilient plants contribute to soil aeration and provide a valuable food source for pollinators.
Size Overview
A mature Dandelion, a common sight in gardens and meadows, measures approximately 35mm in width, 35mm in length, and reaches a height of 180mm, translating to 3.5cm wide, 3.5cm long, and 18cm tall. When considering its overall size, a Dandelion is roughly as tall as a standard ballpoint pen. The fluffy seed head fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, while the entire plant's height is similar to that of a small smartphone. Understanding the dimensions of a Dandelion helps appreciate its delicate structure and ubiquitous presence in the natural world, especially when identifying different flowering plants in your garden.
3.0 cm
Width
12.0 cm
Height
3.0 cm
Depth
🧒 For Kids
A dandelion is about as tall as a pencil and its fluffy yellow head is as wide as a quarter! When it turns into a white puffball, you can blow its seeds and watch them float away like tiny parachutes!