Clammy Sow Thistle, Slender sowthistle

Sonchus tenerrimus

Physical Characteristics

Sonchus tenerrimus is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

S. Europe - Italy.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw[173, 177]. Used in salads[2].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known