Sonchus integrifolius

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It is a small plant that keeps growing from year to year. It grows less than 55 cm high. The leaves are at the base and along the stem. They are narrow and taper to a long point. There are hooked teeth along the edge. The leaves are 7 cm long and 5 mm wide. The flower heads occur singly. They are yellow and white. There are 2 varieties.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It is often in soil that is seasonally waterlogged. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten raw or boiled.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Naka la tholo, Sethokoyna se seholo

Synonyms

Sonchus delagoensii Thell.;