Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-5080035-20140111130617/@comment-2255188-20140722015131

Actually, Löwenzahn doesn't literally mean "dandelion"-- it would be more accurate to say that the German name for the Löwen and for the dandelion both translate as "lion's tooth". Not only does this retain the ferocity of the Löwen, but it also gives the dandelion a completely different connotation-- a ferocious weed that attacks gardens and lawns (as opposed to the "dandy lion" connotation, which makes it sound beautiful). In my opinion, "lion's tooth" is a MUCH better name than "dandelion"...we should rename the weed in the English tongue!