Sonchus 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 daisy family Asteraceae. S. arvensis often occurs in annual crops in the northern parts of Europe and may cause substantial yield losses.
Family:
Asteraceae (Aster)
Height:
2 to 5 feet
Leaves:
Alternate, deeply lobed with prickly edges
Flower:
Bright yellow and dandelion-like, up to 2 inches wide, fuzzy when mature
Bloom time:
June-October
Nicknames:
Field Sowthistle
Habitat:
Disturbed areas, roadsides
Can I plant this in my garden?
No, perennial sowthistle is a non-native plant that is considered weedy. Because its seeds are spread by wind, hand weeding or cutting and bagging seedheads before they mature are the best management options for preventing spread.
References:
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/perennial-sowthistle
Flower | yellow |
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Life cycle | perennial |
Origin | introduced |
Family | Asteraceae |
Habit | Forb |
Bloom time | (6) June, (7) July, (8) August, (9) September, 10 - October |
*sites | Lake Phalen, Snail Lake |