Latin name: Sonchus oleraceus L. Pronunciation: SAHN-kus oh-ler-AY-see-us Common name: Sow-thistle Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Habitat: Abundant weed in waste places and gardens, and spread by hikers, naturalized from Europe Blooming period: Most of the year Name derivations: 1) Sonchus 2) oleraceus |
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