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	Sonchus plants play a role in their ecosystems by providing [[nectar]] and [[pollen]] for [[pollinators]] such as [[bees]] and [[butterflies]]. They also serve as [[host plants]] for certain [[insect]] species.		Sonchus plants play a role in their ecosystems by providing [[nectar]] and [[pollen]] for [[pollinators]] such as [[bees]] and [[butterflies]]. They also serve as [[host plants]] for certain [[insect]] species.

	~~[[File:Sivone.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Sonchus plant showing characteristic leaf structure]]~~

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	'''Sonchus''' is a genus of flowering plants in the [[daisy family]]~~, [[~~Asteraceae]]. Commonly known as [[sow thistles]], these plants are native to [[Europe]], [[Asia]], and [[Africa]], but have ~~been introduced~~ to other parts of the world.		[[File:Sonchus_February_2008-1.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Sonchus plant in bloom]]

			'''Sonchus''' is a genus of flowering plants in the [[daisy family]] (Asteraceae). Commonly known as sow thistles, these plants are native to [[Europe]], [[Asia]], and [[Africa]], but have spread to other parts of the world as invasive species. The genus includes both annual and perennial species, which are often found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	Sonchus species are annual, biennial, or perennial [[herbs]] with a milky sap. They typically have [[lobed leaves]] and produce [[yellow flowers]] similar to those of the [[dandelion]]. The [[flower heads]] are composed of numerous [[florets]] and are borne in [[corymbs]] or [[panicles]].

	~~== Habitat ==~~		Sonchus species are characterized by their [[milky sap]], which is a common feature in the [[Asteraceae]] family. The plants typically have [[lobed leaves]] and produce [[yellow flowers]] that resemble those of the [[dandelion]]. The leaves are often spiny or toothed, giving rise to the common name "sow thistle."
	Sonchus ~~plants~~ are ~~commonly found in~~ [[~~disturbed areas~~]], ~~such as~~ [[~~roadsides~~]], [[~~fields~~]], and [[~~waste places~~]]. ~~They~~ thrive in a variety of ~~soil types~~ and are often considered [[weeds]] in [[agricultural]] settings.
			[[File:Cerrajón_herreño_(Sonchus_hierrensis),_La_Gomera,_España,_2012-12-14,_DD_01.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Sonchus hierrensis in La Gomera, Spain]]

			== Habitat and Distribution ==

			Sonchus species are adaptable and can thrive in a variety of environments. They are commonly found in [[temperate]] regions and are known for their ability to colonize disturbed areas. The plants are often considered [[weeds]] in agricultural settings due to their rapid growth and ability to compete with crops.

	== Uses ==		== Uses ==
	Some species of Sonchus are used in [[traditional medicine]] and as [[~~leafy vegetables~~]]. The young leaves can be ~~consumed raw or cooked, and are sometimes~~ used in [[salads]] or as a [[~~spinach~~]] ~~substitute~~.
			Some species of Sonchus are used in [[traditional medicine]] and as [[forage]] for livestock. The young leaves of certain species are edible and can be used in [[salads]] or cooked as [[greens]].

	== Species ==		== Species ==
	~~There are~~ several species ~~within the Sonchus genus~~, ~~including~~:
	* ''[[Sonchus asper]]'' - ~~Prickly~~ sow thistle		The genus Sonchus includes several species, some of which are:

			* ''[[Sonchus arvensis]]'' - Perennial sow thistle
			* ''[[Sonchus asper]]'' - Spiny sow thistle
	* ''[[Sonchus oleraceus]]'' - Common sow thistle		* ''[[Sonchus oleraceus]]'' - Common sow thistle
	* ''[[Sonchus ~~arvensis~~]]'' - ~~Field sow thistle~~		* ''[[Sonchus hierrensis]]'' - Endemic to the Canary Islands

			== Ecology ==

	~~== Cultivation ==~~		Sonchus plants play a role in their ecosystems by providing [[nectar]] and [[pollen]] for [[pollinators]] such as [[bees]] and [[butterflies]]. They also serve as [[host plants]] for certain [[insect]] species.
	~~While often considered~~ a ~~weed, some gardeners cultivate Sonchus for its~~ [[~~ornamental~~]] ~~value or for use in~~ [[~~wildlife gardens~~]]~~. The plants are attractive to~~ [[pollinators]] such as [[bees]] and [[butterflies]].

	~~== Control ==~~		[[File:Sivone.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Sonchus plant showing characteristic leaf structure]]
	~~In agricultural settings, Sonchus can be controlled through~~ [[~~mechanical removal]], [[herbicides]], or [[cultural practices]] such as [[crop rotation~~]] ~~and [[mulching]].~~

	== ~~References~~ ==		== Related Pages ==
	* [[Flora of North America]]
	* [[USDA Plants Database]]

	~~== External Links ==~~		* [[Asteraceae]]
	* [~~Sonchus at Wikispecies~~]~~(https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Sonchus)~~		* [[Invasive species]]
	* [~~Sonchus at Wikimedia Commons~~]~~(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Sonchus)~~		* [[Weed]]

	{{~~Taxonbar\|from=Q13592~~}}		{{Asteraceae-stub}}

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	[[Category:Flora of Africa]]		[[Category:Flora of Africa]]
	~~[[Category:Leaf vegetables]]~~
	~~[[Category:Medicinal plants]]~~
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~File:Sonchus February 2008-1.jpg\|Sonchus~~
	~~File:Cerrajón herreño (Sonchus hierrensis), La Gomera, España, 2012-12-14, DD 01.jpg\|Sonchus hierrensis~~
	~~File:Sivone.jpg\|Sonchus~~
	~~</gallery>~~

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			<gallery>
			File:Sonchus February 2008-1.jpg\|Sonchus
			File:Cerrajón herreño (Sonchus hierrensis), La Gomera, España, 2012-12-14, DD 01.jpg\|Sonchus hierrensis
			File:Sivone.jpg\|Sonchus
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	~~[[File:Cerrajón herreño (~~Sonchus ~~hierrensis), La Gomera, España, 2012-12-14, DD 01.jpg\|thumb]] [[File:Sivone.jpg\|thumb]] {{Taxobox~~		Sonchus
	~~\| name = Sonchus~~
	~~\| image =~~
	~~\| image_caption =~~
	~~\| regnum = Plantae~~
	~~\| unranked_divisio = Angiosperms~~
	~~\| unranked_classis = Eudicots~~
	~~\| unranked_ordo = Asterids~~
	~~\| ordo = Asterales~~
	~~\| familia = Asteraceae~~
	~~\| subfamilia = Cichorioideae~~
	~~\| tribus = Cichorieae~~
	~~\| genus = ''Sonchus''~~
	~~\| genus_authority = L.~~
	}}

	'''''Sonchus''''' is a genus of flowering plants in the [[Asteraceae]] ~~family, commonly~~ known as sow thistles~~. These~~ plants are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, but have been ~~widely~~ introduced to other ~~regions, including the Americas and Australia. ''Sonchus'' species are often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields, and are considered weeds in many~~ parts of the world.		'''Sonchus''' is a genus of flowering plants in the [[daisy family]], [[Asteraceae]]. Commonly known as [[sow thistles]], these plants are native to [[Europe]], [[Asia]], and [[Africa]], but have been introduced to other parts of the world.

	==Description==		== Description ==
	''Sonchus'' species are annual, biennial, or perennial herbs. They typically have ~~a milky latex and are characterized by their~~ lobed ~~or toothed~~ leaves~~, which can be either basal or cauline. The leaves are often spiny or prickly along~~ the ~~margins~~. The ~~inflorescence is a capitulum, or~~ flower ~~head,~~ composed of numerous ~~yellow~~ florets~~. The fruit is an achene, often with a pappus of fine hairs that aids~~ in ~~wind dispersal~~.		Sonchus species are annual, biennial, or perennial [[herbs]] with a milky sap. They typically have [[lobed leaves]] and produce [[yellow flowers]] similar to those of the [[dandelion]]. The [[flower heads]] are composed of numerous [[florets]] and are borne in [[corymbs]] or [[panicles]].

	==~~Species~~==		== Habitat ==
	~~The genus ''~~Sonchus~~'' includes several species~~, ~~some of which are:~~		Sonchus plants are commonly found in [[disturbed areas]], such as [[roadsides]], [[fields]], and [[waste places]]. They thrive in a variety of soil types and are often considered [[weeds]] in [[agricultural]] settings.
	* ''[[~~Sonchus asper~~]]~~'' (prickly sow thistle)~~
	* ''[[~~Sonchus oleraceus~~]]~~'' (common sow thistle)~~
	* ''[[~~Sonchus arvensis~~]]~~'' (field sow thistle)~~

	==~~Ecology~~==		== Uses ==
	~~''Sonchus''~~ species ~~are adapted to a wide range~~ of ~~habitats, from coastal areas to inland regions. They~~ are ~~often found~~ in ~~nutrient-rich soils~~ and ~~can tolerate a variety of environmental conditions~~. The ~~plants~~ are ~~known for their rapid growth and ability to colonize disturbed sites, making them successful competitors~~ in ~~many ecosystems~~.		Some species of Sonchus are used in [[traditional medicine]] and as [[leafy vegetables]]. The young leaves can be consumed raw or cooked, and are sometimes used in [[salads]] or as a [[spinach]] substitute.

	==~~Uses~~==		== Species ==
	~~While often considered weeds~~, ~~some~~ ''Sonchus'' ~~species have been used in traditional medicine and as food. The young leaves of~~ ''Sonchus oleraceus'' ~~are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. The plants have also been used in herbal remedies for their purported diuretic and anti~~-~~inflammatory properties.~~		There are several species within the Sonchus genus, including:
			* ''[[Sonchus asper]]'' - Prickly sow thistle
			* ''[[Sonchus oleraceus]]'' - Common sow thistle
			* ''[[Sonchus arvensis]]'' - Field sow thistle

	==~~Control and Management~~==		== Cultivation ==
	~~Due to their invasive nature~~, ''Sonchus~~'' species can be challenging to manage~~ in ~~agricultural and natural settings~~. ~~Control methods include mechanical removal,~~ such as ~~mowing or hand-pulling,~~ and ~~the use of herbicides. Integrated management strategies that combine cultural, mechanical, and chemical controls are often the most effective~~.		While often considered a weed, some gardeners cultivate Sonchus for its [[ornamental]] value or for use in [[wildlife gardens]]. The plants are attractive to [[pollinators]] such as [[bees]] and [[butterflies]].

	==~~Also see~~==		== Control ==
	* [[~~Asteraceae~~]]		In agricultural settings, Sonchus can be controlled through [[mechanical removal]], [[herbicides]], or [[cultural practices]] such as [[crop rotation]] and [[mulching]].
	* [[~~Invasive species~~]]
	* [[~~Herbaceous plant~~]]
	* [[~~Weed control~~]]

	~~{{Asteraceae}}~~		== References ==
	{{~~Invasive plants~~}}		* [[Flora of North America]]
			* [[USDA Plants Database]]

			== External Links ==
			* [Sonchus at Wikispecies](https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Sonchus)
			* [Sonchus at Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Sonchus)

			{{Taxonbar\|from=Q13592}}

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	[[Category:~~Invasive plant species~~]]		[[Category:Flora of Europe]]
	[[Category:~~Edible~~ plants]]		[[Category:Flora of Asia]]
			[[Category:Flora of Africa]]
			[[Category:Leaf vegetables]]
			[[Category:Medicinal plants]]

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	[[~~file~~:~~Sonchus_February_2008-1.jpg\|thumb\|Sonchus February 2008-1]] [[file:Cerrajón_herreño_(Sonchus_hierrensis),_La_Gomera,_España,_2012-12-14,_DD_01.jpg\|thumb\|~~Cerrajón herreño (Sonchus hierrensis), La Gomera, España, 2012-12-14, DD 01\|~~left~~]] [[~~file~~:Sivone.jpg\|thumb~~\|Sivone~~]] '''Sonchus''' is a genus of flowering plants in the [[~~daisy family~~]] ~~(Asteraceae). Commonly~~ known as sow thistles~~, these~~ plants are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, but ~~they~~ have been widely introduced to other ~~parts of~~ the ~~world~~. ~~The genus includes both annual~~ and ~~perennial species~~, ~~many of which~~ are considered weeds in ~~agricultural and garden settings~~.		[[File:Cerrajón herreño (Sonchus hierrensis), La Gomera, España, 2012-12-14, DD 01.jpg\|thumb]] [[File:Sivone.jpg\|thumb]] {{Taxobox
			\| name = Sonchus
			\| image =
			\| image_caption =
			\| regnum = Plantae
			\| unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
			\| unranked_classis = Eudicots
			\| unranked_ordo = Asterids
			\| ordo = Asterales
			\| familia = Asteraceae
			\| subfamilia = Cichorioideae
			\| tribus = Cichorieae
			\| genus = ''Sonchus''
			\| genus_authority = L.
			}}

			'''''Sonchus''''' is a genus of flowering plants in the [[Asteraceae]] family, commonly known as sow thistles. These plants are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, but have been widely introduced to other regions, including the Americas and Australia. ''Sonchus'' species are often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields, and are considered weeds in many parts of the world.

	==Description==		==Description==
	Sonchus species are characterized by their ~~[[milky sap]]~~, which ~~is a common feature in the [[daisy family]]~~. The ~~plants typically have lobed~~ or ~~toothed leaves and produce yellow [[flower heads]] that resemble those of [[dandelions]]~~. The flower ~~heads are~~ composed of numerous ~~small [[~~florets~~]], each capable of producing a single seed~~. The ~~seeds are equipped~~ with a pappus~~, which~~ aids in wind dispersal.		''Sonchus'' species are annual, biennial, or perennial herbs. They typically have a milky latex and are characterized by their lobed or toothed leaves, which can be either basal or cauline. The leaves are often spiny or prickly along the margins. The inflorescence is a capitulum, or flower head, composed of numerous yellow florets. The fruit is an achene, often with a pappus of fine hairs that aids in wind dispersal.

	==~~Habitat~~==		==Species==
	Sonchus species are ~~highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats, including~~ [[~~grasslands~~]], [[~~roadsides~~]]~~, and~~ [[~~wastelands~~]]~~. They thrive in disturbed soils and are often found in agricultural fields, where they can become problematic weeds.~~		The genus ''Sonchus'' includes several species, some of which are:
			* ''[[Sonchus asper]]'' (prickly sow thistle)
			* ''[[Sonchus oleraceus]]'' (common sow thistle)
			* ''[[Sonchus arvensis]]'' (field sow thistle)

	==~~Species~~==		==Ecology==
	~~The genus Sonchus includes several species, some of the most notable being:~~		''Sonchus'' species are adapted to a wide range of habitats, from coastal areas to inland regions. They are often found in nutrient-rich soils and can tolerate a variety of environmental conditions. The plants are known for their rapid growth and ability to colonize disturbed sites, making them successful competitors in many ecosystems.
	* '''[[Sonchus ~~oleraceus]]'~~'' - ~~Common sow thistle~~
	* '''[[Sonchus asper]]''' - Prickly sow thistle
	* '''[[Sonchus arvensis]]''' - Field sow thistle

	==Uses==		==Uses==
	While ~~many Sonchus species are~~ considered weeds, some have been used in traditional medicine and as a food ~~source~~. The young leaves of ~~certain species~~ are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as ~~greens~~. ~~In some cultures, the~~ plants ~~are~~ also used for their purported ~~medicinal properties, including as a~~ diuretic and ~~for treating skin conditions~~.		While often considered weeds, some ''Sonchus'' species have been used in traditional medicine and as food. The young leaves of ''Sonchus oleraceus'' are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. The plants have also been used in herbal remedies for their purported diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.

	==Control and Management==		==Control and Management==
	Due to their invasive nature, Sonchus species can be challenging to ~~control~~. ~~Effective management strategies~~ include:		Due to their invasive nature, ''Sonchus'' species can be challenging to manage in agricultural and natural settings. Control methods include mechanical removal, such as mowing or hand-pulling, and the use of herbicides. Integrated management strategies that combine cultural, mechanical, and chemical controls are often the most effective.
	* [[Mechanical control]]: Regular mowing or hand-pulling ~~to prevent seed production.~~
	* [[Chemical control]]: Use of herbicides, ~~although care must be taken to avoid damage to non-target plants.~~
	* [[Cultural control]]: Maintaining healthy, ~~competitive vegetation to reduce~~ the ~~establishment of Sonchus species~~.

	==~~Related Pages~~==		==Also see==
	* [[Asteraceae]]		* [[Asteraceae]]
	* [[~~Dandelion~~]]		* [[Invasive species]]
			* [[Herbaceous plant]]
	* [[Weed control]]		* [[Weed control]]
	* [[Invasive species]]

	~~==Categories==~~		{{Asteraceae}}
			{{Invasive plants}}

	[[Category:Asteraceae]]		[[Category:Asteraceae]]
	~~[[Category:Flora of Europe]]~~
	~~[[Category:Flora of Asia]]~~
	~~[[Category:Flora of Africa]]~~
	[[Category:Invasive plant species]]		[[Category:Invasive plant species]]
			[[Category:Edible plants]]
	~~{{Taxobox~~
	~~\| name = Sonchus~~
	~~\| image =~~
	~~\| image_caption =~~
	~~\| regnum =~~ [[~~Plantae~~]]
	~~\| unranked_divisio = [[Angiosperms]]~~
	~~\| unranked_classis = [[Eudicots]]~~
	~~\| unranked_ordo = [[Asterids]]~~
	~~\| ordo = [[Asterales]]~~
	~~\| familia = [[Asteraceae]]~~
	~~\| genus = '''''Sonchus'''''~~
	~~\| genus_authority = [[Carl Linnaeus\|L.]]~~
	~~\| subdivision_ranks = Species~~
	~~\| subdivision = See text~~
	}}

	~~{{medicine-stub}}~~

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[[file:Sonchus_February_2008-1.jpg|thumb|Sonchus February 2008-1]] [[file:Cerrajón_herreño_(Sonchus_hierrensis),_La_Gomera,_España,_2012-12-14,_DD_01.jpg|thumb|Cerrajón herreño (Sonchus hierrensis), La Gomera, España, 2012-12-14, DD 01|left]] [[file:Sivone.jpg|thumb|Sivone]] '''Sonchus''' is a genus of flowering plants in the [[daisy family]] (Asteraceae). Commonly known as sow thistles, these plants are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, but they have been widely introduced to other parts of the world. The genus includes both annual and perennial species, many of which are considered weeds in agricultural and garden settings.

==Description==
Sonchus species are characterized by their [[milky sap]], which is a common feature in the [[daisy family]]. The plants typically have lobed or toothed leaves and produce yellow [[flower heads]] that resemble those of [[dandelions]]. The flower heads are composed of numerous small [[florets]], each capable of producing a single seed. The seeds are equipped with a pappus, which aids in wind dispersal.

==Habitat==
Sonchus species are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats, including [[grasslands]], [[roadsides]], and [[wastelands]]. They thrive in disturbed soils and are often found in agricultural fields, where they can become problematic weeds.

==Species==
The genus Sonchus includes several species, some of the most notable being:
* '''[[Sonchus oleraceus]]''' - Common sow thistle
* '''[[Sonchus asper]]''' - Prickly sow thistle
* '''[[Sonchus arvensis]]''' - Field sow thistle

==Uses==
While many Sonchus species are considered weeds, some have been used in traditional medicine and as a food source. The young leaves of certain species are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as greens. In some cultures, the plants are also used for their purported medicinal properties, including as a diuretic and for treating skin conditions.

==Control and Management==
Due to their invasive nature, Sonchus species can be challenging to control. Effective management strategies include:
* [[Mechanical control]]: Regular mowing or hand-pulling to prevent seed production.
* [[Chemical control]]: Use of herbicides, although care must be taken to avoid damage to non-target plants.
* [[Cultural control]]: Maintaining healthy, competitive vegetation to reduce the establishment of Sonchus species.

==Related Pages==
* [[Asteraceae]]
* [[Dandelion]]
* [[Weed control]]
* [[Invasive species]]

==Categories==
[[Category:Asteraceae]]
[[Category:Flora of Europe]]
[[Category:Flora of Asia]]
[[Category:Flora of Africa]]
[[Category:Invasive plant species]]

{{Taxobox
| name = Sonchus
| image =
| image_caption =
| regnum = [[Plantae]]
| unranked_divisio = [[Angiosperms]]
| unranked_classis = [[Eudicots]]
| unranked_ordo = [[Asterids]]
| ordo = [[Asterales]]
| familia = [[Asteraceae]]
| genus = '''''Sonchus'''''
| genus_authority = [[Carl Linnaeus|L.]]
| subdivision_ranks = Species
| subdivision = See text
}}

{{medicine-stub}}