Description
Sonchus radicatus (also called Radicatus Sowthistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sonchus radicatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sonchus radicatus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are followed by small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.