What weed's name derives from the French word for "tooth of the lion"?

Brainy Blonde

dandelion Aug 02 01, 3:18 AM

satguru

Dandelion, as in 'Dent de lion' or Lion's tooth. Also called 'pissenlit' there, as eating too many leaves could make you do this. (Too much information?) May 04 04, 9:57 AM

TheAlphaWolf

it can make you pee? really? in spanish it's "diente de leon" (Disclaimer: I take no responsibility for spelling errors... lol) which mens tooth of a lion. (not of the lion since there's no "el" there... same with french) May 04 04, 6:32 PM

satguru

Yes, dandelion leaves can be used in salad (like nettles) and are also a diuretic. It was also called piss-a-bed in England till the turn of the century, as stated in my dictionary of slang. Now if they can find a plant to cut it down I'd be impressed! May 04 04, 6:52 PM