Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ustulatus
ID:
93745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowe

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 4(1): 22 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093074



Common Names

  • Milk Thistle
  • Prickly Sow Thistle
  • Hairy Sow Thistle


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Description

Sonchus ustulatus (also called Burweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to Europe and North America. It grows in moist soils, such as wetlands, marshes, and riverbanks. It has lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers that bloom from April to October.

Uses & Benefits

Sonchus ustulatus is an ornamental plant that can be used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an herbal remedy for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sonchus ustulatus sub. ustulatus
Sonchus ustulatus sub. maderensis Aldridge

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonchus ustulatus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonchus ustulatus is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Sonchus ustulatus

Sonchus ustulatus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, pastures, and meadows.

Sonchus ustulatus FAQ

What type of plant is Sonchus ustulatus?

Sonchus ustulatus is a species of flowering plant in the dandelion family.

Where is Sonchus ustulatus found?

Sonchus ustulatus is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

What is the scientific classification of Sonchus ustulatus?

The scientific classification of Sonchus ustulatus is Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Asterales, Family: Asteraceae, Genus: Sonchus, Species: S. ustulatus.

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,

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