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Spiny Sow Thistle

Sonchus asper

Photo by hope.martin
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Field Notes

Notes:

Found by roadside. Rather Thistle-y looking but with yellow, almost dandilion-like flowers.

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Sonchus asper

Species ID Suggestions

Sow thistle

Sonchus sp.

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