Sonchus arvensis subsp. uliginosus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSonchus arvensis, the field milk thistle, field sowthistle, perennial sow-thistle, corn sow thistle, dindle, gutweed, swine thistle, or tree sow thistle, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. S. arvensis often occurs in annual crop fields and may cause substantial yield losses.
Description
A temperate herb in the Asteraceae family with edible leaves.
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Known Hazards
The young leaves, when less than a few inches long and not bitter in taste, can be mixed with other greens to make salad. They can also be boiled in a small quantity of water, changed once. The plant can contain toxic nitrates.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Xia, D. et al, 2011, Antioxidant and antibacterial activity of six edible wild plants (Sonchus spp.) in China. Natural Products research Vol. 25 2011, Issue 20 (As Sonchus uliginosus)
