Mechtilde Frintrup
- From root to blossom: using the whole dandelion
- A botanical, medicinal, and cultural-historical portrait of the plant
- Dandelions in the kitchen with creative design
Cover: Hardcover
Extent: 200 pages
Format: 19.2 cm x 24.5 cm
Colour photos
Available: 03/2026
Right sold: All rights available29,00 EUR
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A plant with unlimited possibilities
Coffee, medicine, weaving material, and oracles – all from a plant that grows right on your doorstep. Mechtilde Frintrup shows how to fully maximise the great potential of dandelions.
A scientific portrait of the plant presents the special characteristics and compounds of dandelions and highlights their traditional use as a medicinal plant. Dandelions have inspired many myths and stories and have always been a popular motif in art. A historical retrospective shows that their ingredients have also been of great importance in times of war. Numerous recipes for culinary dishes and medicinal remedies utilise every part of the dandelion, from its roots to its flowers. Rich in images and vivid illustrations, this book guides readers through imaginative craft and game ideas, from woven objects to dandelion oracles.
Practical instructions and recipes demonstrate how every part of the dandelion can be used throughout the year.
Mechtilde Frintrup: is a typographer, graphic designer, medicinal plant practitioner, wild herb educator, and freelance (nature) artist. Among other things, she offers courses on nettle fibre production and herbs.Photos: Zam Helga