Ryn Salter April 27, 2018 Medicinal Plants, Food, Environmental, Ecology Dandelion: Healing Your Gut Since 659 B.C.E. Ryn Salter April 27, 2018 Medicinal Plants, Food, Environmental, Ecology One of the most commonly seen and often unwelcome plants, the dandelion (Taraxicum officinale), is relatively easily distinguishable with its iconic, serrated or toothed leaves and domed flower heads .