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Prickly Sow-thistle - Sonchus asper

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Prickly Sow-thistle Prickly Sow-thistle - Sonchus asper dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 27 Mar 2021, 7:31 p.m. 7 Mar 2021, 2:25 p.m.
Prickly Sow-thistle Prickly Sow-thistle - Sonchus asper dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 27 Mar 2021, 7:31 p.m. 7 Mar 2021, 2:25 p.m.
Prickly Sow-thistle Prickly Sow-thistle - Sonchus asper dylan Golden Hill Allotments 6 Apr 2021, 2:18 p.m. 3 Apr 2021, 4:59 p.m.
Prickly Sow-thistle Prickly Sow-thistle - Sonchus asper dylan Castle Eden Dene 4 Jun 2021, 6:40 p.m. 1 Jun 2021, 5:17 p.m.
Prickly Sow-thistle Prickly Sow-thistle - Sonchus asper dylan Castle Eden Dene 4 Jun 2021, 6:40 p.m. 1 Jun 2021, 5:18 p.m.
Prickly Sow-thistle Prickly Sow-thistle - Sonchus asper dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 22 Jun 2021, 4:04 p.m. 27 May 2021, 2:34 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: disturbed places such as farmland, allotments, gardens, parks, cemeteries, road side verges, wasteland etc. Annual. Flowers: June to August. Height: Up to 1.2 m.