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Prickly Sow Thistle (Sonchus asper)

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This plant flourishes on disturbed soil on cultivated or waste ground. The plant was formally used in salads and can be eaten despite the thistle like look of its leaves. It flowers from July to October. Pictured mid October 2005 near Stevington, Bedfordshire.

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9th Oct 2005 by Diane Earl

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Biology, Science

Key Stages:
Foundation, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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plant flower wildlife

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