Common sowthistle

Sonchus oleraceus

"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.
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

Appearance

Prefers full sun, and can tolerate most soil conditions. The flowers are hermaphroditic, and common pollinators include bees and flies. It spreads by seeds being carried by wind or water.

This plant is considered an invasive species in many parts of the world, where it is found mostly in disturbed areas. In Australia it is a common and widespread invasive species, with large infestations a serious problem in crops.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusSonchus
SpeciesS. oleraceus