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When Walking Around

Most of us are quick to get rid of dandelions in our yard. It’s time to revisit that. If you walk through your yard, where there are dandelions, and they’re usually bees hovering on the flower itself. And you should watch a dandelion through the day. It is quite amazing how they adapt to the Sun.

Nyctinasty, also known as “sleep movement,” is a type of plant movement in response to darkness. In dandelions, nyctinasty is observed as the closing of their flower heads at night or during periods of low light. This behavior is not unique to dandelions; many other plants, like legumes, also exhibit nyctinasty. 

As you walk through your yard, take a look at the dandelions in early morning. They remain dormant and as the sun comes up they open. And as the sun goes down they close. It is a fun thing to watch.

Lawnmower

Most of us want to have neatly manicured lawns. I’m not one of them. It’s not necessary, at the very least mow your lawn in cycles so they are always active somewhere in your yard.

The bees will love it and the daily life of a dandelion is fun to deserve.