Is a lion's tooth the same thing as a dandelion?

Answer by  sjkenfield (14)

Yes, a lion's tooth is another name for the flower we commonly know as a dandelion. In fact, the word "dandelion" actually comes from the french word dent de lion, which translates literally to lion's tooth. It was named after the shape of the coarse leaves of the flower, which appear to be "toothed."

Answer by  cam16de (8)

The lion's tooth and the Dandelion are essentially the same thing. The name Dandelion is derived from the likeness that the plant's leaves bear to the lion's tooth.

Answer by  thewindrose (642)

Yes, dandelion is how people pronounce the French words for "lion's tooth." These plants are considered weeds in most places they are found.

Answer by  dwammer (710)

Lion's tooth is the same flower as the dandelion, which is the more common name. The word dandelion is derived from the french meaning, dent-de-lion which means lions tooth. The florette is yellow.