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Article: Stop and smell the wildflowers. (the dandelion, Queen Anne's lace and Skunk Cabbage)
- Article from:
- Children's Digest
- Article date:
- July 1, 1996
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Have you ever wondered how some wildflowers got their names? Some are named for their looks or their legends, and others for their smell. Let's take a look at some of those flowers that are growing in your backyard or in a nearby field.
LION'S TOOTH
The dandelion was named after the king of the jungle. The word "dandelion" comes from the French dent de lion, which means "tooth of the lion." The dandelion's leaved resemle a row of lion's teeth. It is alson named for its long, sturdy root. When pulled from the ground and peeled, the dandelion's root looks like a sharp lion's tooth.
This yellow flower can be found everywhere in the United States. It ...