Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are native to Eurasia, including Europe and parts of Asia. They originated in temperate and subarctic regions of Eurasia before spreading elsewhere
. The common dandelion was introduced to North America by European settlers in the 17th century, where it is now widespread but considered non-native
. There are some native dandelion species in North America, such as the alpine or horned dandelion (Taraxacum ceratophorum), which grows in mountainous and alpine regions from Alaska to Arizona and throughout Canada
. However, the common dandelion found in most lawns and disturbed areas across North America is originally from Eurasia. In summary, dandelions are native to Eurasia and were introduced to other continents, including North America, where they have become naturalized
