Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sonchifolia
ID:
70278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 2: 130 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069607

Common Names

  • Cicerbita Sonchifolia
  • Blue Sow Thistle
  • Milk Thistle

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Synonyms

  • Mulgedium aureum Sch.Bip. ex Vis. & Pančić [unknown]
  • Mycelis sonchifolia Hayek [unknown]
  • Lactuca aurea (Sch.Bip. ex Vis. & Pančić) Stebbins [unknown]
  • Lactucopsis aurea Sch.Bip. ex Vis. [unknown]
  • Mycelis aurea (Sch.Bip.) O.Schwarz [unknown]

Description

Cicerbita sonchifolia (also called Prickly Lettuce, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America and is found in grasslands, meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Cicerbita sonchifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cicerbita sonchifolia are small, yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicerbita sonchifolia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Cicerbita sonchifolia

Cicerbita sonchifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Cicerbita sonchifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Cicerbita sonchifolia?

Sow thistle

What is the scientific name of Cicerbita sonchifolia?

Cicerbita sonchifolia

What is the natural habitat of Cicerbita sonchifolia?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia

Species in the Cicerbita genus

Cicerbita macrophylla, Cicerbita plumieri, Cicerbita pancicii, Cicerbita acuminata, Cicerbita prenanthoides, Cicerbita persica, Cicerbita bourgaei, Cicerbita nuristanica, Cicerbita crambifolia, Cicerbita roborowskii, Cicerbita chiangdaoensis, Cicerbita alpina, Cicerbita deltoidea, Cicerbita crassicaulis, Cicerbita kossinskyi, Cicerbita nepalensis, Cicerbita azurea, Cicerbita sonchifolia, Cicerbita olgae, Cicerbita garrettii, Cicerbita brassicifolia, Cicerbita mulgedioides, Cicerbita madatapensis, Cicerbita songarica, Cicerbita thianschanica, Cicerbita scoparia, Cicerbita boissieri, Cicerbita putii, Cicerbita violaefolia, Cicerbita adenophora, Cicerbita variabilis, Cicerbita racemosa, Cicerbita auriculiformis, Cicerbita zhenduoi, Cicerbita ladyginii, Cicerbita neglecta, Cicerbita astorensis, Cicerbita gilgitensis, Cicerbita benthamii, Cicerbita chitralensis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References