Throwback Thursday: Dandelions - beautiful or not?

What is your opinion on this humble 'weed'?  And yes, it is considered a weed, though it is also a herb (yes, people make herbal tea out of it) and the leaves can be used as a salad vegetable.  Because of the diuretic properties, we used to call them 'wet-the-beds' (in other words, don't consume them before bedtime).  Below is an image of them in full bloom.

Image c/o Organic Facts

Below are some pictures taken of the flowers after they had wilted, with the seeds turning into these fluffy things that get blown away in the wind.  I am not sure when exactly I took these pictures - I think it was back in 2010 or 2011.

So, anyway, that is another edition for the spring time.  Hope you enjoy.

cheers,
Colleen