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This is an old dandelion picture. I took it in mid May this year. As you can see the plant was ready to spread its seeds around.
I used to think this plant was grass/ weed, but it turned out to be very good for the health. It is packed with vitamin A, B6, C and vitamin K along with other benefits. People make teas, smoothies and vinegars with them.
Here’s a list of some of those benefits
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Wow this plant is popularly called "apolo" in Nigeria.
Apolo is a pidgin english word for Conjunctivitis.
The plant is called that because it is popularly believed even till date that if the white furry like stuff touches one's face, he/she will contact conjunctivitis.
Lol.
@leggy23 here is a snap of my crops you requested for, I even made a video for you.
![IMG_20180714_160710.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQh1jofrPSAu3FKghReG6gyr1uYoENrZsZx5nvtGx5ozf/IMG_20180714_160710.jpg)
Check the video and other of my farm pictures here:
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Awesome, I think it’s a great skill to be able to maintain a farm. Don’t take it for granted.
Thanks @leggy23, I really appreciate this
Also I know about the ‘apolo’ eye condition, we call it the same name locally in my country too.
Hahahahahaha I thought my country was the only one
I guess @markkujantunen has a field of dandelion. I hope he is not weeding away this rich source of vitamins (pun intended). Thank you for sharing it. I am of the opinion it will be a good source of waste to wealth in the chemical synthesis laboratory.
It won’t be such a bad idea to study it further in the lab if that’s what you mean.
Nice i was not aware for all those benefits
You are welcome.
Great photo and amazing health benefits!
I actually first learned from you that dandelions are edible. From one of your posts.
That's great!
Excellent friend Legry your recommendation of the benefits of the dandelion, here I can not see that plant but I can buy it in the health food stores I will take it into account for the next thanks.
Great benefits it has and such a nice looking shot too this one thanks for sharing it
Wow! I just found out about this. In addition to beautiful is nutritious.
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I never knew this plant has all this benefits yet we still run from it thinking it will give one Conjunctivitis...
Ignorance isn't a good friend at all