The name Dandelion comes from the french phrase "dent de lion" meaning a lion's tooth--its leaves have jagged shape.

What you see in the picture is a collection of ripe fruits. The white feathers are the wings that will help the seed to travel around.

Best part of this plant is that you can derive so much from it--medicine (for jaundice, anemia, warts, even nervousness), wine, beer (Fantôme brewery), salad, honey substitute, coffee substitute, jam, soft drink, mosquito repellant, dye---just some trivia.