Asteraceae Sonchus asper (L.) Hill
Spiny Sowthistle
Luiseno - Food, Vegetable
Use documented by:
Sparkman, Philip S., 1908, The Culture of the Luiseno Indians, University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(4):187-234, page 228
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Sonchus asper (L.) Hill
Scientific name: Sonchus asper (L.) Hill
USDA symbol: SOAS (
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Common names: Spiny Sowthistle
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Luiseno
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Plant used for greens.
RECRD: 30890 id: 38501