Asteraceae Sonchus asper (L.) Hill
Spiny Sowthistle
Pima, Gila River - Food, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 7
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Sonchus asper (L.) Hill
Scientific name: Sonchus asper (L.) Hill
USDA symbol: SOAS (
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Common names: Spiny Sowthistle
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Leaves eaten raw.
RECRD: 8673 id: 38508