Asteraceae Sonchus oleraceus L.
Common Sowthistle
Yaqui - Food, Vegetable
Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1949, By the Prophet of the Earth, Sante Fe. San Vicente Foundation, page 106
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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: Yaqui
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Tender, young leaves boiled in salted water with chile and eaten as greens.
RECRD: 44929 id: 38519