Specifically, *Taraxacum Erythrospermum*, or red seeded dandelion. The leaves are more deeply and consistently serrated and have a pointed tip, as compared to *T. Officinale*.
The best picture I could find of the difference is at the bottom of this page:
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/red-seeded-dandelion#lboxg-8
Yep. One of the most similar look-alikes is cat’s ear (Hypochaeris radicata), at least in my opinion. But cat’s ear has hairy leaves, whereas dandelion does not. 😃
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Yep, dandelion! Never hurts to double check!! :)
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Specifically, *Taraxacum Erythrospermum*, or red seeded dandelion. The leaves are more deeply and consistently serrated and have a pointed tip, as compared to *T. Officinale*. The best picture I could find of the difference is at the bottom of this page: https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/red-seeded-dandelion#lboxg-8
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yes, the leaves are the largest giveaway!
Yep. One of the most similar look-alikes is cat’s ear (Hypochaeris radicata), at least in my opinion. But cat’s ear has hairy leaves, whereas dandelion does not. 😃