Anatomy of a Dandelion

Explore a dandelion’s flower head, seeds and root with a labeled illustration. Use the page for plant-part identification or a comparison with a real specimen.
Grades
Grades 3–5
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Updated Aug 10, 2021

Subject
Science, Nature & Plants
Topic
Poster, Dandelion
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From the author

A hand-illustrated watercolor print shows a dandelion and labels its seeds, flower head, seed head, stem, leaves and root. Use it as a display or for plant-part observation.

The creator recommends watercolor paper for a textured print finish.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Identify six labeled structures on a dandelion illustration

  • Distinguish the flower head from the individual seed structures

  • Locate the dandelion root in relation to its above-ground parts

Teaching tips

  • Pair the illustration with a real or photographed dandelion for a label-to-specimen comparison.

  • Ask learners to describe which labeled structures appear above ground and which remains below ground.

Skills covered

  • Diagram reading — learners connect labels with botanical structures

  • Plant-part identification — learners distinguish flower, seed, and root features

  • Scientific observation — learners describe visible relationships among labeled parts

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Core concepts

  • Dandelion anatomy

  • Plant structures

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