Asteraceae Sonchus oleraceus L.

Common Sowthistle

Kamia - Food, Vegetable

Use documented by:
Gifford, E. W., 1931, The Kamia of Imperial Valley, Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office, page 24

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Scientific name: Sonchus oleraceus L.
USDA symbol: SOOL (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Sowthistle
Family: Asteraceae
Family (APG): Asteraceae
Native American Tribe: Kamia
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Boiled leaves used for food as greens.

RECRD: 20497 id: 38514