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Sonchus brachyotus

a perennial member of the Sonchus genus in the family Compositae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Genus
Sonchus
Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.6 m
Fertility
Insects
Pollinators
Insects

Uses

Edible uses

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Young leaves and stem tops - raw or cooked[1]. Root - cooked[1].

Plant part
Leaves
Plant part
Root

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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A decoction of the whole plant is used to treat stomach problems, dermatitis, inflammation, ulcers etc[2].

Product or use
Miscellany

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China, Japan, Siberia.
Habitat
Sunny grassy places and cultivated fields all over Japan[3].
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow spring in situ. Division in spring.

Cultivation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will succeed in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in most soils in a sunny position.

References

  1. Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing 1976-00-00

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  2. Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. 1985-00-00 ISBN 0-917256-20-4

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  3. Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution 1965-00-00

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