Family: Asteraceae Scientific name: Sonchus oleraceus Description: Plant Form annual herb to 110 cm tall. Leaves dissected, often with larger terminal lobe, basally eared, 60-350 x 30-120 mm. Flowerheads yellow, of dandelion type with only ligulate florets, 5-6 mm diam. Fruits flattened, ribbed, 2.5-4 mm long, with pappus (parachuting hairs) 5-8 mm long. Distinguishing Features Leaves thinner and softer than in Sonchus asper.
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