Taraxacum officinale is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It has a long taproot and rosette of leaves that are deeply lobed and can grow up to 30 cm (11.8 inches) in length. The plant produces bright yellow flowers that are composite and can grow up to 3 cm (1.2 inches) in diameter. The flowers turn into white fluffy seed heads that are dispersed by wind.