Taraxacum Ruderalia, more commonly known as a common dandelion, is a widespread herbaceous plant that is commonly found in meadows, gardens, and roadsides. It has several synonyms that it is known with by various communities, including blowball, redseeded dandelion, and wild endive. Other synonyms for the plant include pee-a-bed, telltime, cankerwort, witch's gowan, clockflower, and lion's tooth. These names are mostly based on the plant's appearance or its medicinal uses. The common dandelion, with all its synonyms, is known for its bright yellow flowers, which turn into white fluffy globes of seeds that can be easily dispersed by wind. It is an important plant in traditional medicine and is still used today to treat several ailments.