Who doesn't know the dandelion? Whether its characteristic leaves, its buttery yellow flowers or its downy seed heads consisting of numerous umbrellas - this wild plant is so striking that it is easy to recognize. Now let's take a closer look at the flowers!
What do dandelion flowers look like and how do I make honey with them?
Dandelion flowers are yellow false flowers that consist of numerous ray florets in a plate-shaped basket. They open in sunlight and close at night, drought or rain. To make dandelion blossom honey you need collected flowers, water, sugar and lemon.
What do the flowers look like in detail?
From April, long, hollow stems filled with milky juice emerge from the leaf axils of the dandelion. The basket flowers form above. They are composed of up to 40 protruding bracts and numerous ray flowers.
The flowers open in sunlight and close at night, drought and rain. They are present for several days until they transform and become the well-known 'dandelions'. There is often weaker re-blooming in late summer, which can last until September or even October.
This is what the dandelion flowers look like in detail:
- so-called false flowers
- plate-shaped basket
- consisting of numerous ray florets
- no tubular flowers available
- Diameter of the flower 3 to 5 cm
- yellow color
Dandelion blossom honey recipe
An interesting honey substitute is dandelion blossom honey, which you can prepare yourself. What you need: 3 handfuls of collected dandelion flowers, 1 liter of water, 1 kg of sugar, juice and zest of a lemon.
How to do it:
1. Boil dandelion flowers in water for 20 minutes.
2. Allow to cool and steep overnight.
3. Strain the dandelion flowers.
4. Add sugar and lemon juice to the stock and bring to the boil briefly.
5. Heat until the liquid becomes syrupy.6. Pour into glasses.
Tip
You can also use the edible flowers for teas or salads.
