A handful of centuries ago, dandelions were brought to my country as an easy food crop.

Now, ousting them from lawns is a hundred billion dollar industry.

Perhaps we distrust abundance, what is free and at hand.

Stubborn and wild.

I suspect dandelion didn’t change.

We did.

Dandelions are native to Eurasia, likely evolving around 30 million years ago. They were introduced to North America by European settlers, primarily for their medicinal and food properties. While considered a weed in many areas, they are a globally widespread plant with a long history of human use.