Familiar lawn weed and traditional liver and kidney tonic. Every part is edible — leaves in salads, roots roasted as coffee substitute, flowers in syrups and wines.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 2–10 | −45.6 °C to 4.4 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 2–9 | −40 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–6 | −15 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Most temperate gardeners consider it a weed but it is genuinely useful — taproot brings deep nutrients to the surface
- Important early-season food source for bees
- Generally safe; mild diuretic effect
- Always consult a qualified medical or herbal practitioner before using any plant medicinally
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