Slender Sowthistle
NameSlender Sowthistle
Species NameSonchus oleraceus
Common NameSlender Sowthistle
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNot applicable
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow composite flower, spiny bracts, and white frothy deposits (likely spittlebug foam) on the stems.
Description
A herbaceous plant featuring a bright yellow composite flower with multiple ray florets, spiny green buds, and white frothy deposits on the stems. The plant exhibits a simple, upright growth habit, typical of a wild annual.
