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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 formerly used in salads and can be eaten, despite the thistle like look of its leaves. It flowers from July to October. Picture taken September 9th at Felmersham, Bedfordshire.

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23rd Oct 2006 by Diane Earl

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Biology, Science

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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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