Sonchus arvensis
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[edit] Perennial Sow Thistle
Sonchus arvensis- Moss, Flora of Alberta – Common
- Global Invasive Species Database – No
- NatureServe Rank – Medium
- Haber, Upland – No
- Haber, Wetland – No
- CWF, Status & Invasive Range – Widespread, Great Lakes basin
- Alberta Revegetation Guidelines – No
- The Nature Conservancy – Yes
- CBCN – No
- AB Weed – Noxious
[edit] Remarks
Can form dense stands in marshes, Willows, more often on disturbed gravelly soil. Expanding in range.
Edible: young leaves, trimmed to remove prickles, can be eaten raw or steamed. Brief parboiling in shallow water will reduce the bitterness.
[edit] References
Szczawinski & Turner, Edible Garden Weeds of Canada, ISBN 0-88902-752-8
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