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Sowthistle

Sonchus sp.

Photo by achmmad
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Field Notes

Description:

Small annual herbs with yellow flower. About 0.5-1 m tall.

Habitat:

Plants in garden.

Notes:

Any ID for the exact species will be appreciated!

Reference Links:

Sonchus oleraceus

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
achmmad
Sorry Emma, I'm not yet understand what floret mean. And, does cluster mean "in a whorl", I usually use term cluster to describe any individual that grow together, like some palms. About this one, I'm not deeply note that character.
HemaShah
the leaves are in the form of a cluster or floret at the base.

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Plants of Ecuador
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Seeds and Seed Pods
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2012

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