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		sva_ 3 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Root System Drawings How much of the root needs to still be in the ground for it to be able to grow back?

throwup238 3 months ago [–]

New rosettes arise from buds at the crown and upper taproot so anything deeper than about 10cm is very unlikely to come back.

That drawing is from a very rare specimens too. Most dandelions do not grow that deep.

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