Family: Asteraceae

Dandelion belongs to the Asteraceae family of composite flowers. Characterized by numerous florets arranged in a dense inflorescence that is contained by overlapping green bracts that open and close to protect the flower.The Dandelion model contains three separate models, each on their own base. The inflorescence is enlarged 10X life-size. It contains up to 200 florets in its tight bracts. The florets has five lobes and are magnified to 20X life-size. Through an intricate process of fertilization, the seed begins to mature. Shown at 20X life-size the seed ripens and the beak grows to three or four times its length. When it opens, the Dandelion’s characteristic puff ball allows dissemination of its seeds by wind.

Flower Dimensions: 8" x 10" x 13.5"
Floret Dimensions: 5" x 5" x 13"
Seed Dimensions: 5" x 5" x 13"