Prickly Sow Thistle
Taken at Musselburgh on 28th July 2020 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens.
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Prickly Sow Thistle

Taken at Belhaven Bay on 9th May 2021 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Fact File
Taken at Troon on 22nd September 2019 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Fact File

Taken at Baron's Haugh on 25th July 2016 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Fact File
Prickly Sow Thistle.
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Family:
Habit:
AKA: 		Sonchus asper.
Asterales.
Asteraceae.
Annual or Biennial Herb.
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Feature:
 Gardens, roadsides, waste places and other disturbed habitats. 
June - October.
Up to 2 mtrs.
Edible leaves make a palatable and nutritious leaf salad.