Dandelion tattoo meanings

The dandelion, belonging to the Taraxacum genus, has a few other names according to the local culture: papa-face, grandpa-face, love-of-man, hope, bitter, dog's lettuce, or mole's salad. Its symbolism is usually associated with the hope, freedom, new cycles and detachment.

Its seeds detach easily and open up for new life cycles. This characteristic is associated with the freedom, the unknown, adventures and new experiences.

This transformation is necessary for the birth of new flowers and this is related to the rebirth human, identity, and liberation. Like the flower, some people are in search for a new life and that means face the new and unknown.

Dandelion can also be related to innocence and childhoodChildren have a lot of fun blowing the flower, acting very happy and carefree, something that adults need to rediscover in order to live more lightly.

Greek culture associates the dandelion with strength, hope and confidence. According to legend, Theseus, before killing the Minotaur, fed on the flower for 30 days to get stronger.