LEONTODON TARAXACUM
\lˈi͡əntɒdən tˈaɹɐksˌakəm], \lˈiəntɒdən tˈaɹɐksˌakəm], \l_ˈiə_n_t_ɒ_d_ə_n t_ˈa_ɹ_ɐ_k_s_ˌa_k_ə_m]\
Definitions of LEONTODON TARAXACUM
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The young leaves are sometimes eaten as salad. The roots are, also, roasted and used as a substitute for coffee. The root, Taraxacum, (Ph. U. S.,) is, moreover, reputed to be aperient and diuretic; hence its vulgar names. Its efficacy is doubtful.
By Robley Dunglison
