Dandelion Botanical Ring

Often times our most wonderful discoveries are merely the recognition of what is before us – and in this case under foot! Our botanical jewelry collection was inspired by our unearthing of the usefulness of invasive weeds and pays homage to its winged cultivator. DANDELION (taraxacum) origin: Europe and America edible notes: Whole plant edible, roots powdered, leaf bitter, flower sweet with bitter bracts nutrition: Vitamins C, beta carotene, calcium and iron in season: All year medicinal use: Health tonic for liver and digestion, diuretic “Mama, Mama! Make a wish!” And I do. I am never bored by this enchanting act, and in its simplicity, I have faith in the fruition of each wish… The golden dandelion has endured for centuries. It was originally brought to the Colonies by the English – intentionally – for its medicinal and culinary use. There was a time when grass was cleared for this honored migrant, but now the opposite is true. Dandelions have been used all over the world in a plethora of remedies and recipes, and have only recently been dismissed as a weed.