Sonchus oleraceus tonga vavau group late island introduced sykes, w. Common sowthistle sonchus oleraceus complete detail. Annual sowthistle is a widespread winter or summer annual broadleaf plant. Notes on taxonomy and nomenclature top of page sonchus arvensis, the name given by linnaeus, is the only name of the species that has ever been used with general acceptance. All comments are moderated before posting to keep the riffraff out. Website developed, maintained and hosted by the center for invasive species and ecosystem health at the university of georgia. It has been introduced to a wide range of countries around the world. Plants profile for sonchus oleraceus common sowthistle. Pdf sonchus species asteraceae is a class of edible wild plant, with 50 known species widely distributed in europe. General information about sonchus oleraceus sonol throughout europe, mediterranean, macaronesia, caucasus, western asia, sahel. The latin name sonchus refers to the hollow stem, while oleraceus refers to its good taste. Most people consider this herb a weed, but they dont know what a wonderful food and medicine it is. Taxon concept nzor concept id ba216c750d50442c987ad1508bc756.
The sonchinae is the most widely distributed subtribe in the tribe cichorieae, with a discontinuous, almost cosmopolitan, and very peculiar phytogeographic distribution. Perennial sowthistle is similar in appearance to spiny sowthistle sonchus asper and common sowthistle sonchus oleraceus. Sonchus oleraceus sow thistle, common sowthistle pfaf plant. Common sowthistle sonchus oleraceus is regarded as an environmental weed in victoria, western australia, south australia, new south wales, queensland, tasmania and the northern territory. O n average, pairwise sequence divergence betwee n s.
The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. Distribution of common sowthistle sonchus oleraceus. The plants image gallery for the united states department of agriculture plants database. It can be distinguished from sonchus asper and sonchus hydrophilus in that they both have stiff and leathery leaves, mostly smooth achenes fruit with ribs that are. Common names akeleie in norwegian akleja in swedish almindelig akeleje in danish arovuokko in finnish filtsymre in norwegian lehtoakileija in finnish sippruta in swedish sommeranemone in danish styvklematis in swedish tovsippa in swedish annual sowthistle in language. Pdf molecular confirmation of the hybrid origin of the. Sonchus definition is a genus of old world herbs family compositae comprising the sow thistles and having coarse often spinytipped foliage, heads of yellow flowers, and ribbed achenes crowned with soft white pappus. Sonchus oleraceus is a biennial growing to 1 m 3ft 3in.
Subordinate taxon concept full name sonchus oleraceus var. Medicinal uses of common sowthistle sonchus oleraceus. Pdf research progress of sonchus species researchgate. Common sow thistle has hollow stems that exude latex if damaged. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. To make it simple again let us just conclude that economy is not really about money, because money in itself has no value. Common sowthistle has more angled lobes on the leaves and flowers that are also 1 inch or less. Sonchus oleraceus georgia invasive species task force. Sonchus oleraceus, with many common names including common sowthistle, sow thistle, smooth sow thistle, annual sow thistle, hares colwort, hares thistle, milky tassel, milk thistle, soft thistle, or swinies, is a plant in the dandelion tribe within the daisy family. An email address is required, but will not be postedit will only be used for information exchange between the 2 of us if needed and will never be given to a 3rd party without your express permission. Sonchus oleraceus an overview sciencedirect topics. Sonchus oleraceus synonyms, sonchus oleraceus pronunciation, sonchus oleraceus translation, english dictionary definition of sonchus oleraceus.
The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by bees, flies. Resistance to herbicides such as chlorsulfuron and atrazine has led to sowthistles, including sonchus oleraceus, being the target of biological control programs overseas and in australia. Sonchus oleraceus annual eurasian sow thistle with soft spiny leaves and rayed yellow flower heads milkweed milk thistle, sow thistle any of. It is abundant in california to about 4900 feet 1500 m and is commonly found in californias central valley and coastal areas where it grows year. Sonchus oleraceus is a common garden weed producing many small light seeds that disperse readily by wind and water, often for long distances. Fact sheets are available from department of employment, economic development and innovation deedi service centres and our customer service centre. Common sowthistle sonchus oleraceus aster family asteraceae description. Common milk thistle, common sow thistle and others synonymes. An illustrated flora of the northern united states, canada and the british possessions. Large image for sonchus oleraceus common sowthistle usda. Sowthistles are annual, biennial or perennial herbs, with or without rhizomes and a few are even woody subgenus dendrosonchus, restricted to the canary islands.
The yellow, ligulate flowers are in heads, gathered into a common inflorescence. Evolution and origins of polyploid sonchus subgenus sonchus. Nyarady 1965 describes the hybrid sonchus x clujensis, which resembles s. Sonchus is a genus of flowering plants in the dandelion tribe within the sunflower family asteraceae and are commonly known as sow thistles less commonly hare thistles or hare lettuces. Lactuca serriola, prickly lettuce sonchus oleraceus, smooth sowthistle synonyms silybum marianum.
The new york flora atlas is a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state, as well as information on plant habitats, associated ecological communities, and taxonomy. This plant is a winter or spring annual that is 14 tall, branching very little except near the apex where the flowerheads occur. It is native to europe and western asia its specific epithet oleraceus means vegetableherbal. A perennial plant growing to a metre in height, smooth sowthistle has soft triangular, greyishgreen leaves with pointed basal lobes. The common name sow thistle refers to its attractiveness to swine, and the similarity of the leaf to younger thistle plants. Mar 19, 2020 medicinal uses of common sowthistle sonchus oleraceus. Common sowthistle is an erect, hairless, branched annual or biennial herb about 1 m tall with hollow stems which have a milky sap.
Evolution and origins of polyploid sonchus subgenus. New zealand plant names database concepts asterales. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Continentcountryregion, distribution, last reported, origin, first reported. Classification of common sowthistle sonchus oleraceus. Sonchus oleraceus in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. The common name hares thistle refers to its purported beneficial effects on hare. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. It can be distinguished from sonchus asper and sonchus hydrophilus in that they both have stiff and leathery leaves, mostly smooth achenes fruit with ribs that are rough to the touch or with hairs. Sonchus oleraceus definition of sonchus oleraceus by the. Its specific epithet oleraceus means vegetableherbal. Oleraceus is latin and means pot herb or vegetable.
Sonchus article about sonchus by the free dictionary. A useful illustration comes from new zealand, where sonchus oleraceus is considered a weed by farmers of european origin who call it sow thistle, while. It is in flower from june to august, and the seeds ripen from july to september. Download a highresolution jpeg image of sonchus oleraceus 169 kb time generated. In addition, users can learn about the location of vouchered specimens and see images to get a better visual for each plant. Sonchus oleraceus, with many common names including common sowthistle, sow thistle.
For many plants, the website displays maps showing physiographic provinces within the carolinas and georgia where the plant has been documented. Sonchus oleraceus is a dicotyledonous winter annual plant in the family asteraceae. It can be distinguished from sonchus asper and sonchus hydrophilus in that they both have stiff and leathery leaves, mostly smooth achenes fruit with ribs that are scabrous rough to the touch or with hairs. Sonchus oleraceus, annual sowthistle, common sowthistle. Local name of sonchus oleraceus is common sowthistle. In particular, genus sonchus subgenus sonchus, appears to be responsible for the origin of several island endemics both in the pacific ocean. Sonchus definition is a genus of old world herbs family compositae comprising the sow thistles and having coarse often spinytipped foliage, heads of yellow. It has a rosette morphology that produces all its leaves, followed by a terminal flowering bud.
While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Effect of crop rotation on the distribution of two ecotypes of sonchus arvensis l. Spiny sowthistle has decidedly larger, spiny teeth on the leaves and larger lobes at the leaf base, and flowers typically less than 1 inch across. Effects of temperature and moisture on the germination of two ecotypes of sonchus arvensis. It produces large numbers of seeds that are dispersed by wind. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. I have always found the concept economic crisis rather hilarious.
Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Sonchus oleraceus aster family asteraceae description. Sonchus oleraceus wikipedia an piemonteis, lenciclopedia. Sonchus oleraceus sow thistle, common sowthistle pfaf. It is a common weed in disturbed areas and is a major problem in agricultural systems mainly due to its role in harbouring diseases and pests.
Sonchus oleraceus, with many common names including common sowthistle, 2 sow thistle, 3 smooth sow thistle, annual sow thistle, hares colwort, hares thistle, milky tassel, milk thistle, 4 soft thistle, 4 or swinies, is a plant in the dandelion tribe within the daisy family. Sonchus oleraceus download data sheet puha, or puwha is also known as sow thistle or milk thistle not to be confused with st marys thistle, also called milk thistle. We encourage links to these pages, but the content may not be downloaded for reposting, repackaging, redistributing, or sale in any form, without written. It has spread from temperate europe to become a weed in most parts of the world. Annual sowthistle sonchus oleraceus click on images to enlarge. The record derives from tica data supplied on 20120211 which reports it as an accepted name record 214e5882a24d421cb70b3033d38e17eb with original publication details. Sonchus oleraceus is an annual herb native to eurasia and northern africa. Sonchus oleraceus has hollow stems that exude latex whitish milk if damaged. It grows in a wide variety of environments on a wide range of substrates roadsides, cultivated land, gardens, construction sites, sand dunes, logged or. Sonchus sow thistle, a genus of plants of the family compositae. Sonchus oleraceus sonoloverview eppo global database. Sonchus asper and common sowthistle sonchus oleraceus. Sonchus oleraceus noun the noun sonchus oleraceus has 1 sense 1.
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