Dandelions, Ohio's State "Flower"

It's been amazing how in just three months, I've been reminded of things I haven't thought of since living in Illinois.  For example, dandelions - they are everywhere here!.  Now I know they exist in CA, but up where I lived, I would only see them occasionally.  I had forgotten how prevalent daffodils are in the mid-west.  It's too bad they are a weed because they are so pretty against the green grass.