Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sosnowskyi
ID:
26579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schchian

Source:
gcc

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 15: 72 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025908



Common Names

  • Sosnowsky's Milk-Thistle
  • Sosnowsky's Sonchus
  • Sosnowsky's Sow-Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Sonchus palustris sosnowskyi (Schchian) Boulos [unknown]

Description

Sonchus sosnowskyi (also called Sosnowsky's Sowthistle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Caucasus region, and grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is an annual plant, growing to a height of 0.5-1.2 m, and has yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus sosnowskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also known to attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sonchus sosnowskyi are yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus sosnowskyi is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by seed sown in the spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Sonchus sosnowskyi

Sonchus sosnowskyi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Sonchus sosnowskyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonchus sosnowskyi?

Sonchus sosnowskyi

What is the family of Sonchus sosnowskyi?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Sonchus sosnowskyi?

Sosnowsky's Sowthistle

Species in the Sonchus genus

Sonchus erzincanicus, Sonchus masguindalii, Sonchus yendoi, Sonchus macrocarpus, Sonchus canariensis, Sonchus bipontini, Sonchus capillaris, Sonchus bourgeaui, Sonchus suberosus, Sonchus bipontini, Sonchus esperanzae, Sonchus stenophyllus, Sonchus acaulis, Sonchus wildpretii, Sonchus rokosensis, Sonchus hydrophilus, Sonchus hierrensis, Sonchus afromontanus, Sonchus denticulato-lanceolata, Sonchus brachylobus, Sonchus nanus, Sonchus daltonii, Sonchus schweinfurthii, Sonchus obtusilobus, Sonchus gomerensis, Sonchus brachyotus, Sonchus pinnatifidus, Sonchus sventenii, Sonchus sosnowskyi, Sonchus congestus, Sonchus cavanillesii, Sonchus pendulus, Sonchus asper, Sonchus melanolepis, Sonchus lidii, Sonchus crassifolius, Sonchus tectifolius, Sonchus maritimus, Sonchus denticulato-platyphylla, Sonchus microcarpus, Sonchus heterophyllus, Sonchus pustulatus, Sonchus glaucescens, Sonchus fauces-orci, Sonchus tenerrimus, Sonchus dregeanus, Sonchus brachylobus, Sonchus hotha, Sonchus novae-zelandiae, Sonchus rotundilobus,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-12503: Based on the initial data import
Anna Schchian (1905-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schchian' in the authors string.