Hg contents and environmental characteristics of soils and Taraxacum officinale plants of the SW part of Lublin

This article compares the results of the study of the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) leaf and soil samples collected in the SW part of Lublin. Common dandelion is a plant that begins to release fresh shoots relatively early. It is also spread enough that it can be found in many places, not only in Lublin, but also in other cities, from around the polar regions to the Mediterranean. The purpose of this work was to show the degree of contamination of the plant surface and Hg content in soil samples. The analysis were performed in spring after the snow cover ceased. The presence of dust containing small amounts of NaCl, iron oxides, hydroxides, titanium, and relatively low Hg contents was revieled.