Near downtown Minneapolis stands the Ard Godfrey house, the city's oldest frame house, now a historic site. Ard Godfrey built sawmills; his wife's claim to fame is that she introduced (deliberately!) dandelions to this area. She missed the flowers from her old home back east, so she had a friend send her some seeds. They even celebrate Dandelion Day on May 16. In case you suspect I am making this up, click here. And while you're at it, you may as well look at these dandelion recipes concocted in honor of Ms. Godfrey.