Are dandelions safe to eat raw? The complete guide to foraging
                                
                                
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                                Dandelions were once so highly valued by European immigrants that they brought the seeds with them to the Americas. The perennial plant, often mistaken for a common weed, is entirely edible, but are dandelions safe to eat raw? Yes, most parts are safe to eat raw if properly identified and harvested.