Distinctive design from the Dandelight LED lamp (pictures)

This whimsical, weed-inspired nightlight brings artistry to the LED.

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Dandelight LED Lamp

A design team from the Netherlands built a battery-powered LED lamp modeled after a dandelion -- click through for a closer look at this whimsical novelty.

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Dandelight LED Lamp

Each "Dandelight" runs on the power of a 9V battery.

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Dandelight LED Lamp

The tip of each Dandelight is an light-emitting diode (LED) with real dandelion seeds glued on.

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Dandelight LED Lamp

The effect is a bit surreal, especially if you've got a small "meadow" of the things glowing in tandem.

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Dandelight LED Lamp

You can also purchase a glass dome to display the Dandelight in a more ornamental fashion.

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Dandelight LED Lamp

The Dandelight's creators make each one by hand, ship them worldwide, and sell them online for €115. Converted roughly, that's about $120 in the US, ₤80 in the UK, or AU$160 in Australia.