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Sowthistle The flower is quite attractive, but the common name tells you the rest of the plant is quite spiny! Common sowthistle,Fall,Geotagged,Sonchus oleraceus,United States Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Sowthistle

The flower is quite attractive, but the common name tells you the rest of the plant is quite spiny!

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The Common sowthistle

"Sonchus oleraceus" is native to Asia and Europe. The Latin name "Sonchus" refers to the hollow stem, while "oleraceus" refers to its good taste. The common name sow thistle refers to its attractiveness to swine, and the similarity of the leaf to younger thistle plants. The common name hare's thistle refers to its purported beneficial effects on hare and rabbits.

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Similar species: Asterales
Species identified by Meryl Green
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By Meryl Green

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Uploaded Feb 3, 2015. Captured Dec 6, 2013 12:05 in Lake Apopka Loop Trail, Apopka, FL 32703, USA.
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  • Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS
  • f/2.8
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO80
  • 6.2mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.