typically, a dandelion blowing in the wind represents the a wish for a good fate. They can also stand as a memorial for a loved one that has passed away.
With their golden flowers in the early spring, dandelions represent the return of life, the rebirth of growth and green after a harsh winter, and a display of abundant strength and power.
The word dandelion comes from a phrase that means “the lion's teeth.” Can you guess how the dandelion got this name? People started calling them this because God made the dandelion with leaves that look like the sharp teeth of a lion.
Dandelion tattoos also are known to symbolize second chances. One of the reasons kids blow the dandelion fluff is to make a wish! These tattoos therefore also mean good luck and a desire for a better future for yourself and for the world.
We see the dandelion as symbolising the ability to rise above life's challenges. People with ADHD can overcome obstacles through the use of their intelligence and connections with people who can share mutual support in facing life's challenges.
Dandelion makes the only flower representing three celestial bodies during different phases of its life cycle – sun, moon, stars. The yellow flower of the plant resembles the sun, the dispersing seeds of the plant resemble stars, and the puff ball of dandelion plant resembles the moon.
Like so many familiar wild plants, the dandelion has a rich traditional history, most of it propitious. Country folk loved those golden mops of spring as harbingers of the months of warmth. Dandelions spoke of childhood and hope and were woven into spring wedding bouquets to bring good luck.
The humble dandelion is a symbol of hope, love, and happiness. The bright yellow color of its petals represent the sun shining on all the good deeds in your life. The black seeds of this plant are said to carry wishes for prosperity and new beginnings with them as they fly away into the sky.
In 18th century England children held the dandelion under their chin and the more golden the glow the sweeter and kinder they were.(1) One legend surrounding these flowers was that the tallest dandelion stalk that a child could find in the early spring will show how much taller they will grow in the coming year.
Dandelions — this type of person is less sensitive and is strong minded and can grow anywhere, in the harshest of environments and can essentially “bounce back” easily. My Grandmother said, “Dandelions can get stomped all over and they just sprout right back up”.
Some dandelions don't need to wait for the wind, though. As dandelions turn to seed, children everywhere rush to pick them, so that they can close their eyes, make a wish, and blow the seeds into the air. No one knows for sure how or why people started making wishes on dandelions.
Or have you seen round, white poofs of fluff that you can blow into the air to make a wish? Those two flowers are the same flower. They're called “dandelions,” which comes from the French words for “lion's tooth.” They're bright and friendly-looking, but grown-ups can't stand them.
Some people believe that if you make a wish while puffing a dandelion it will definitely come true. There is no evidence that all the wishes really are fulfilled after puffing dandelions, but if your wish is connected with body health it will be realized with high probability.
Dandelions Break Ground
“They are among the first weeds to colonize disturbed land where other plants won't grow. Their strong roots can break through the toughest soil and you will often find them growing through concrete,” a fact that frustrates lawn purists, because they absolutely flourish with soil and sun.
The dandelion is edible from top to bottom, including the roots. What is this? They were not only sought after as a food and medicinal source, but as a way to attract bees and other insects to help pollinate crops as well. And those reasons are still valid and extremely important today.
Dandelions are native to Eurasia, but have been introduced to North America, South America, India (where it hadn't reached naturally), Australia, New Zealand and probably anywhere else where Europeans, the people, have migrated.
REMEMBER?? If you rub a dandelion under your chin and your skin turns yellow, you like butter -- at least according to an old wives tale found in cultures worldwide. Blow away the dandelion seeds and you can tell the future by counting how many seeds are left, according to other superstitions.
Dandelions have a great significance in many cultures across the world. The plant is believed to be a symbol of hope, growth and healing.
Amateur meteorologists might use dandelions as an informal barometer to predict the weather. When dandelions have seeded, they will extend into a full ball in good weather. If rain is on the way, however, they will fold like an umbrella and remain tightly closed.
EVERY child knows how to tell the time by a dandelion clock. You blow till the seed is all blown away, and you count each of the puffs—an hour to a puff.
You can see in the photos above and the video below, that there is a layer of air around the dandelion which protects it from the water. This is because each of the dandelion seeds is attached to a pappus, which is a parachute-like structure made of around 100 fine bristles, and this structure is mostly air (92% air!).
Chrysanthemum. "In Chinese culture the chrysanthemum is offered to elders as a symbol of longevity and good luck," Enfield explains. Gold chrysanthemums may be especially lucky, as they are said to represent wealth and prosperity, she says.
Pink hyacinth
In the language of flowers, the pink blooms of the hyacinth are said to symbolise playfulness and positive things.
“There are no gods, thank god, but there are dandelions. Go out and pick some.” “Pull out the weeds, or make peace with the dandelions.”