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The dandelion is a perenial plant originating from Eurasia but also widespread in N. America where it was introduced to provide nectar for the bees in early Spring. Its leaves contain even more vitamines and minerals than spinach and are used mainly in salads. The roots, roasted and ground, form a cofee sustitute. Used in teas, the roots have medicinal properties helping digestion, liver function, kidney stones elimination, and is a diuretic. The milky sap is used for healing warts, moles, and calluses.