Botany - Dandelion Flower

Scientific name Taraxacum officinale
Appearance Bright yellow flowers, in round heads, composed of many fine petals
Smell Herbaceous, fresh, slightly bitter
Color Bright yellow, fades when dried
Used parts Whole flowers or dried petals (infusion, baths, powders, sachets)
Origins Temperate zones of Europe, Asia, and North America
Toxicity level Weak (edible plant as a whole; avoid if allergic to Asteraceae)