Jane, then extremely pregnant, was so intimidated by this harridan that she started to knuckle under. I stood my ground. I took a job in another state and we moved. This is true. Well, sort of.
Some people extol the virtues of the dandelion as spring tonic, as wild greens.
Others claim you can make great coffee from the charred remains of the hairy roots. I am going to come clean now. I have eaten the bitter leaves of the dandelion and enjoyed them. Young spring leaves, boiled thrice. With infant onions, bacon, and a vinegar dressing.