(I went to Google and chose some paragraphs that describe the dandelion and the myths.
Yesterday at the lake I photographed this dandelion and its' friends but this photo I liked the best. What I saw was wishes taking off detaching itself from the cluster of "downy parachutes" - I love that term.
The white puffy stuff is the cluster of downy parachutes, each with a seed attached. These get blown off in the wind, distributing the seed. Of course it's all dandelions, as it is the plant that is called the dandelion, not just the flower.
The white tuft at the top of each stem acts as a parachute enabling the seed to travel on the breeze or be picked up when brushed by a passing animal or person, thereby reproducing the dandelion. It is this distinct fluffy sphere of the dandelion which enables it to reproduce
Once the flower head has matured, it closes up and the withered flowers contract into a bud-like shape and fall away, leaving just the tufty white parts called pappi, which will help wind disperse the dandelion fruits or cypsela.
Dandelions in Magic and Superstition. The cheery yellow flowers and airy white puffs of dandelions seed heads have lent themselves to many uses in magick and folklore over the centuries, mostly in the areas of divination, wishes, good luck, communicating with spirits, and dreams. ... If seeds remain, he is not loyal.
As dandelions turn to seed, children everywhere rush to pick them, so that they can close their eyes, make a wish, and blow the seeds into the air. ... In addition to granting wishes, many people believe that dandelion seeds will carry your thoughts and dreams to loved ones when you blow them into the air.
The dandelion has five distinct stages during its life. Other names for the dandelion are Irish daisy, bitterwort and priest's crown.
Yesterday at the lake I photographed this dandelion and its' friends but this photo I liked the best. What I saw was wishes taking off detaching itself from the cluster of "downy parachutes" - I love that term.
The white puffy stuff is the cluster of downy parachutes, each with a seed attached. These get blown off in the wind, distributing the seed. Of course it's all dandelions, as it is the plant that is called the dandelion, not just the flower.
The white tuft at the top of each stem acts as a parachute enabling the seed to travel on the breeze or be picked up when brushed by a passing animal or person, thereby reproducing the dandelion. It is this distinct fluffy sphere of the dandelion which enables it to reproduce
Once the flower head has matured, it closes up and the withered flowers contract into a bud-like shape and fall away, leaving just the tufty white parts called pappi, which will help wind disperse the dandelion fruits or cypsela.
Dandelions in Magic and Superstition. The cheery yellow flowers and airy white puffs of dandelions seed heads have lent themselves to many uses in magick and folklore over the centuries, mostly in the areas of divination, wishes, good luck, communicating with spirits, and dreams. ... If seeds remain, he is not loyal.
As dandelions turn to seed, children everywhere rush to pick them, so that they can close their eyes, make a wish, and blow the seeds into the air. ... In addition to granting wishes, many people believe that dandelion seeds will carry your thoughts and dreams to loved ones when you blow them into the air.
The dandelion has five distinct stages during its life. Other names for the dandelion are Irish daisy, bitterwort and priest's crown.
