Sonchus brachyotus

Physical Characteristics

Sonchus brachyotus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The flowers are pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Siberia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Young leaves and stem tops - raw or cooked[105]. Root - cooked[105].

Medicinal Uses

Miscellany A decoction of the whole plant is used to treat stomach problems, dermatitis, inflammation, ulcers etc[218].

Known Hazards

None known