Foraging Notes: The False Dandelion

[@yuiopoli9601]

Allergy warnings are most effecting at the start of tutorials. Thank you for your awesome video!

[@HaphazardHomestead]

I eat Cat's Ear pretty regularly in salads. To deal with the hairiness, I just chop all my greens up very fine. It helps mix the flavors of all the different weeds, tree leaves, and flowers that I gather, too. I never even thought to eat the flowers, though, so thanks - I'll try that tomorrow! I do eat a lot of dandelion flowers (and greens), so I'm looking forward to comparing their flavors. Happy foraging!

[@wolfcloud8735]

Hope to see you do a video like you did with the 3 different ways to cook dandelions. You should do the same with these and tell us which you enjoy more.

[@wolfcloud8735]

By the way i just discovered your channel and love it so it was great to see you post a comment on another channel

[@JanColdwater]

I will tell you one of the benefits (or not) of the false Dandelion... a laxative! Boy did I find out the hard way. Do not eat too much of either at one time. They are great to add to other greens in a salad for a nice balance. Add with Purslane, Shepherds purse and chickweed and top with a sprinkle of the yellow flowers! YUM! Tip: to take the flower off the green base... hold the flower by the green base with your thumb and first two fingers, gently squeeze and push your thumb forward and back in a sprinkling motion and voila! Each petal falls individually onto your salad and looks so delightful! Enjoy as your liver will get healthier!

[@kidwolf0015]

Yeah, the entire family is diuretic. Definitely make sure to stay plenty hydrated when eating them. They're practically as dehydrating as coffee. Yet, ironically enough, they can be good for your kidneys in small amounts.

[@davidschmidt270]

What do you mean "in a sprinkling motion"???

[@JanColdwater]

@@davidschmidt270 Going over the dish as if you are sprinkling a grated cheese in your hands but you are doing it w/ the flower.

[@BBGshop7]

​@@davidschmidt270 😂😂 not you imagining doing the "sprinkler" dance 😅

[@richschwartz8004]

Thanks I learned something new today. God bless and stay safe.

[@survivalkraft]

Rich Schwartz That's great! I love it when I can teach someone something! God bless you as well! Take care.

[@mmalandsbirdies4012]

Thank you for this content on dandelion and false dandelion flower. I came across one that had hair all over the leaf. I got confused by the difference .. Great educational video thank you thank you😁👋

[@dolphinfaith63]

Thank you. Very helpful. I am in AZ and have these all over my yard. Most them don’t flower or I pull before they flower. Seems they don’t flower much. But I feel like I’ve been throwing out a great source of greens which are hard to find fresh in AZ. I’ll definitely save the flowers and eat/ utilize them when they do flower. Thank you again for this vital information which I personally needed to utilize this health green. I’ll cook them because they do feel/hairy almost spikey if that’s a word? . .

[@kullcraven]

Very good video, i have never heard of false dandelion. I have eaten dandelion for years, so thank you for sharing another plant we can research.

[@survivalkraft]

Kullcraven Bushcraft No problem! I have eaten Dandelion for years as well. Their leaves make wonderful salads. But I like the heads of the false ones more...they are noticeably sweeter. So if you find them, try 'em! Have a good one, brother!

[@ninjalyubov9782]

@@survivalkraft means.. Its ok to eat /drink false and true dandelion roots???.. I've in my back yard..

[@bobbiwest6625]

Thank you for info. I just ate the false dandelion, thinking it a dandelion. The info. Is great to know, at least i didnt get poisoned.lol take care.

[@theultimatenonebelievr9379]

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[@kidwolf0015]

For the record, virtually no false dandelions species are toxic. It's a very edible family of plants. As long as you're not a horse, you should be fine! With that said, definitely be more careful about identifying EXACT SPECIES plants before eating them. There's plenty of other edible plants with deadly lookalikes.

[@yuiopoli9601]

@@kidwolf0015 Which lookalikes of dandelion are toxic? Are there any deadly dandelion lookalike?

[@wendyhughes2234]

Very useful information. Thank you very much! We need to get to know how nature can help us in desperate times. We are definitely headed for dangerous times. May you and your ministry be blessed.

[@remnantfewministriesminist495]

Great video. I have these all over my yard. I haven't tried them yet but I have been picking the smooth dandelions and cooking them. Is it normal for them to grow in August?

[@JenniferShipleyArt]

I have severe latex allergy, the rare IgE blood Type. I had no idea dandelion had latex, so thank you for that info. You probably saved my life. Do you know if cat’s ear has latex?

[@biddibee3526]

I'm terribly allergic to latex as well, I mean really allergic but I've never had any reaction to dandelion. I touch them, and I eat them, All parts of it and I have never ever had even the slightest reaction.

[@JenniferShipleyArt]

@@biddibee3526 that’s great. I had a reaction to some lettuce my sister grew last summer. It had a lot of white latexy goo. I’m just gonna play it safe for now. I appreciate ur experience though and if something goes down and I’m starving, I might try it. Lol.

[@kidwolf0015]

First, latex comes in numerous forms which may react to your body differently. The definition of a latex is surprisingly... vague. The USDA Forest Service states: Latex is a thick, creamy white, milky emulsion, although sometimes it may be a thin, clear, yellow or orange, aqueous suspension. Here's the link talking about it: www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/ethnobotany/latex.shtml Second, virtually everyone in the dandelion family has latex sap, though different species may produce different amounts. Third, Catsear definitely produces plenty of latex. Cutting the stem will cause the milky stuff to leach out. From what I can tell, catsear produces quite a bit more than true dandelion.

[@JenniferShipleyArt]

@@kidwolf0015 thank you. I did try eating a small amount and my body wasn’t happy about it, though it wasn’t a severe reaction,

[@suzanneschristie]

Awesome information. Thank you so much for sharing you knowledge.

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

Thank you for this. I have a bunch of these in my yard and wanted to know more as I figured they weren't really dandelions.

[@mosammetkhatun7008]

Thanks for the differentiation.

[@BBGshop7]

So I have an open field that's full of them right now. I think they are all cat's ear because the stems fork. I'm here to ask if dandelions can be found with cat's ear because I do see single stems too?

[@MsAlewife]

Found this very helpful! Les faux Dents de lion indeed. Thank you

[@lorbern2233]

Thank you, I have loads in my garden but I wanted to make a syrup (honey) like you would with dandelions. Do these have the same properties as true dandelion, want to get them picked before they seed

[@elijahsanders3547]

Thank you. Are the stocks edible? Don't they have a white substance that oozes out when picked or is that a different look alike? If so, is that ok to eat or not?

[@NWIPrepper19113]

Well that's a new one and very interesting. Thanks.

[@survivalkraft]

NWIPrepper19113 Thank YOU! I'm glad you learned something new from this :)

[@NWIPrepper19113]

Survivalkraft You're welcome.

[@Ilovefriendsandfamily]

Can you tell me if the flowers head of both dandelion and cats ear are the same medicinally for infusing In oils and mami g sales and lotion and such please

[@survivalkraft]

Honestly, I don't know. To be safe, I would just stick with Dandelion. They seem to be more plentiful anyway.

[@AmandaSmith-od3ep]

Thank you is good to know from people like you.

[@LienNguyen-ji7jm]

I see some look like dandelion but long term purple and blue flowers. Can I eat them .

[@feliciacooper5327]

How can I save my dandelion flowers until I get more ???

[@natureboy6410]

We have tons of desert dandelion here in the southwest. Can it be used? Different then these two. No leaves, just stems.

[@garcias2039]

dandelions and fake dandelions can often be identified by their flowers, how did you know it was a dandelion without flowers, roots, and leaves?

[@Adrienneten]

if you have a pet tortoise - these are a great every day feed for them as part of a mixed diet . . .

[@seshadrisrinath]

In that video you have plantain (not sure broad or narrow leaf) a plenty in the background. Those can be toasted and will beat kale chips for flavor and texture.

[@survivalkraft]

You have a keen eye! How do you make those chips exactly? I would love to try them!

[@ksize3147]

Srinath Seshadri How do you make kale chips toasted or plantain

[@chiefamylee]

Fantastic video, thank you.

[@survivalkraft]

+chiefamylee Thank YOU for checking it out! :)

[@goldie99]

Thank you for indentifying the difference. Im also wondering if this is a plant which has the milky stems?

[@malineebrunn428]

Goldie G ‘)

[@biankabooth9891]

Many thanks for adding that dandylion has latex as I am allergic to latex. maybe when you have time you could add if the false dandylion has latex as well and in which parts if not all. You omitted to mention the roots though. But great video.

[@yuiopoli9601]

The dandelion roots are good for the liver.

[@biankabooth9891]

@@yuiopoli9601 so is milk thistle and it doesn't have latex in

[@yuiopoli9601]

@@biankabooth9891 Thank you Bianca! I'm out with a friend now learning Horsetail and learned it helps with ulcers!

[@biankabooth9891]

@@yuiopoli9601 I watched a cpl of videos, I know they patented cannibas so we couldn't use it, but found out people used to eat it fresh and mix it with other herbs to make bread nd medicine andnlived to be over 200 yrs old then watched one that said we have thc receptors in our dna and are suppossed to eat fresh cannibas as it cures all ailments.

[@danielesteves3435]

Great video and Thank you for the latex *Allergy notice, first time anyone has mentioned that.

[@immalivingagain3672]

Really want to know if the leaves are still edible when the flowers go to seed .??). Thank from ANYBODY THAT DONT MIND ANSWERING 🤗🤗

[@survivalkraft]

They should still be edible. But because they are from a false dandelion late in its life cycle, they are probably very bitter and should be avoided simply due to taste.

[@joejenkins5041]

I have found the leaves to be less bitter if cooked with an onion.

[@lienpni1]

can we make tea from roots the ear cats too?

[@davidschmidt270]

Became a subscriber right away....this guy sounds like he really knows his craft!! So I'm new to this but can anyone help me please? He said at the end if you find some have away....did he mean the false dandelion as well? Thanks for your help 😉

[@survivalkraft]

If I understand you correctly, yes, you can eat the flower and young leaves of the false dandelion.

[@sameerinam2232]

what is the name of false dandelion? what are the nutrients and their benifits?

[@kidwolf0015]

Depends on the species... There's numerous "false dandelion" species! As for common names, there's multiple types of cat's ear (such as smooth and hairy), Carolina False Dandelion, and Dwarf Dandelions (also can describe multiple species). I learned this because true dandelions aren't a thing in 99.9% of Florida. It would be downright irresponsible to attempt to "farm" them here... and futile. They supposedly don't grow very well here. We do have multiple native false dandelion species here though. I don't know much about the separate nutritional facts of each one. Another note: Do not feed ANY false dandelions to horses. Period. For whatever reason, they all poison horses. Not even the vets seem to know WHY they're poisonous to horses. Even weirder, true dandelions are significantly less poisonous to them.

[@sumikomiller6245]

Hi, i have a lot of what looks like cats ear in my lawn, but the leaves are not forked. Are these not cats ear or are they a modified form?

[@GregYoung-pn1dk]

Do false dandelions have the same health benefits as dandelions?

[@binobabino5581]

Do these dandelion flowers have different colors, or just yellow ?

[@derekfrost8991]

Always yellow but there are several species of lettuce that have similar flowers - but all edible.. :)

[@kidwolf0015]

They can have varying shades of yellow depending on the false dandelion species. False Carolina Dandelion, for example, have almost neon yellow colored blooms. Other species have almost orangey-yellow colored blooms. True dandelions and most cat's ears are in-between. However, they are all still shades of yellow.

[@arifaasmath1056]

What happens if eat false dandilions. I have this type of dandilion in my garden. And I eat them. Plz reply

[@fashnvain3194]

You saved me! I didn’t know about the latex thing!

[@refinedhayseedappalachian9777]

Your video shows these long leaf weeds in the background. What are those .... they are everywhere in the video. I have them everywhere and I am trying to identify them.

[@Dreadwin]

Ribwort plantain, or plantago lanceolata

[@vicaldama9314]

Thanks

[@24starchild]

Bloom depends on where you are!

[@KhanhNguyen-ri8mr]

Dentdelion is very easy to regconise by looking down at the end of the leave the whole bunc the one is on the grown of it if it purple thats is correct dentdelion just pick it up to use so you’ll never be confused with the fault ones there are a lot the faulty ones it looks similar but the end of the leaves has no purple color so please don’t pick up just pick up the on has purple color only.

[@sochikollar3538]

I don't understand. There's will only be one purple leaf?

[@veronicabe7902]

that roundedges leaf looks like a groundsel, is there a difference in the leaves? thanks

[@AnJiE8512128]

I like the head of them too :) Thank you for great information.

[@esterwyman]

Thanks , I am allergic to Latex ☹️no Dandelion leave’s For me 🤷‍♀️

[@102938mom]

Great video! Just subscribed.

[@survivalkraft]

+yourmom102938 Thank you very much! Have a good one!

[@Jarhead6]

Great vid man!

[@survivalkraft]

Jarhead6 Thank you, brother! God bless!

[@Jarhead6]

Survivalkraft God Bless bro!

[@MrLeonidas0001]

Excellent video bro!

[@survivalkraft]

MrLeonidas0001 "Tactical Adventure Lifestyle" Thank you! I love doing these.

[@peppermintprincess7442]

I loved the video! Great description! I guess the long stems with small head Is cat's ear.

[@SuperTekton]

Is not clear to me yet: Does the false Dandelions come from the real ones ? Does they present same seeds shape ? , Does they fly as the original ones ? The differences are only the flowers and the leaves ? , and What the fnck are the heads ? . I have being eating a gigantic Dandelion for months. Thanks everyone !

[@sochikollar3538]

I think you're eating another type but sounds like your ok

[@gilboston20033]

My suggestion is, plants we find on the side of the road is not good for eating. People walk their dogs, and they pee on them, watch out.

[@catibree1]

Now I didn't know that these were edible... I've eaten Dandelion for many many years.. Who says and old dogs cant learn new tricks?... I just did , and I'm old.

[@jordanburns8174]

Done!! I totally forgot to say it!😂

[@allisonsmity1049]

Tell me about the real dandelion please

[@IceAge20017]

I ate the stems. Al long as you don't eat whole hog they're not unhealthy.

[@Canadian_Nomad_67]

Are they not lion heads

[@plantbasedmamamcmillan1449]

Wow. I thought these things were poisonous

[@suzannefurman1667]

Is hawk weed

[@percymiller4570]

OK, so dandelion and the things that look like dandelion are all edible? There are no poisonous plants that resemble dandelion? I have to know! I am looking forward to having a more self sufficient lifestyle and this is important to me!!!

[@survivalkraft]

As far as I know, but you always need to do your own research first before eating any plant.

[@BeardedBarley1]

There is one plant that looks like dandelion but is not edible. The difference is that dandelion flowers have individual stems per each flower that go all the way down to the main plant. The look alike plant has several branches of flowers on each stem that then goes down to the main plant. I forget off the top of my head what it's called though. Sorry. Perhaps just do a search on look alike dandelions. It's bound to come up,

[@TheNotverysocial]

Sow Thistle. Or Soncus. And it's every bit as edible as the actual dandelion. The only plants with serrated leaves that aren't recommended to eat are ones with spines on them, which there are several of. You can eat most of them, but you'd need to grind them fully in advance, and some can be poisonous. Dandelion look alikes are all related to the real thing, the documented ones.

[@denofearthundertheeverlast5138]

yes, if any of these were poisonous we would probably know by now, as I'm certain many people have used these the same way for teas and root coffee. there is no evidence that the three other commonly called Dandelions like hawkbit, hawkbeard and catsear are bad for humans but some cases of Australian Stringhalt have been associated in horse's when the horses continually grazed on catsear www.equusite.com/articles/health/healthStringhaltAussie.shtml

[@serotonin67]

@@denofearthundertheeverlast5138 thanks for your info, and mentioning root coffee's. I am curious about roasting root coffee with these false dandelions. Appreciate your flavor thoughts .

[@hamster1169]

What is Blanching? Does it help preserve veggies? I heard of Hydrated Lime would that be bad to use for veggies? Gross probably AHHAHA

[@JumpRopeQueen]

Very confusing video.

[@karencardona8581]

✔️💞

[@lindadias6337]

They, the false dandelion, are very bad for horses and donkeys and such. They cause stringhalt, a muscular degeneration to those animals when eating over time.

[@phoebe5283]

Good to know

[@kurtisolson6668]

Do you really think carbon monoxide from cars can make plants dangerous to eat?