Dandelion Botanical Necklace

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 Americaedible notes: Whole plant edible, roots powdered, leaf bitter, flower sweet with bitter bractsnutrition: Vitamins C, beta carotene, calcium and ironin season: All yearmedicinal 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 American colonies by the English – intentionally – for its medicinal and culinary use. There was a time when grass was cleared for this honoured migrant, but now the opposite is true. Dandelions have been used all over the world in a pleth