Taraxacum mongolicum

Taraxacum mongolicum, commonly known as Mongolian dandelion or Chinese dandelion, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a perennial herb native to temperate regions of East Asia, including China, Mongolia, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and parts of eastern Russia. The plant typically grows between 8 and 25 cm tall, producing a basal rosette of lobed green leaves and solitary yellow flower heads on hollow, hairy stems. It is commonly found in disturbed habitats such as grasslands, roadsides, and cultivated areas, and reproduces primarily through agamospermy. The species has been traditionally used in East Asian medicine, where it has been applied in the treatment of inflammatory and infectious conditions. Modern studies have investigated its potential pharmacological properties, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic effects. It is also being researched as a possible phytogenic feed additive in livestock, particularly poultry, due to its influence on......read more on Wikipedia.