Sunday, February 28, 2010

Sonchus oleraceus

Common sow thistle(english)
Cerraja(spanish)
This weed is native to asia and europa,but it is a invasive species in many parts of the world.Simular to sonchus asper but without spines.It is also more common.The name sow thistle refers to pigs liking this weed and also the leaves resemble an pigs ear.Leaves are eatable and very nutrious.They are good in a salad or cooked as spinach.It also has medical uses. From Galicia

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