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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Sonchus oleraceus

Family : ASTERACEAE
Common Name (UK) : Smooth Sow-thistle
Common Name (DE) : Kohl-Gänsedistel
Common Name (FR) : Laiteron maraicher
Habitat : Frequent in waste ground, often up against walls
Remarks : Introduced to the U.S. where it is considered invasive.
First appearing : October
Abundance :

  • Photo Date : October 15, 2005
  • Location :Along the Bärensee in the Rot & Schwarzwild Park.
    N48° 45.787' E9° 05.230'