Common Sowthistle

Sonchus oleraceus

Summary 5

Sonchus oleraceus (common sowthistle,sow thistle,smooth sow thistle, annual sow thistle, hare's colwort, hare's thistle, milky tassel, swinies) is native to Asia, Australia, 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 beneficial effects and attractiveness for hare and...

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More Info

iNat Map

Status non-native
Habit weedy
Form herbaceous
Leaf type simple
Arrangement alternate
Color yellow