Asteraceae Sonchus oleraceus L.
Common Sowthistle
Kamia - Food, Vegetable
Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1931, The Kamia of Imperial Valley, Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office, page 24
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Sonchus oleraceus L.
Scientific name: Sonchus oleraceus L.
USDA symbol: SOOL (
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Common names: Common Sowthistle
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Kamia
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Boiled leaves used for food as greens.
RECRD: 20497 id: 38514