Sonchus arvensis, or Sow Thistle, is a perennial herb with lobed leaves and yellow flowers resembling dandelions. It is considered a weed in gardens and agricultural fields but is edible and has been used in traditional medicine for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.

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  1. Sonchus arvensis - Field Milk Thistle, Perennial sowthistle | Plants for a Future ↩

  2. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 6-2 ↩ ↩2 ↩3