Sonchus maritimus

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It has rhizomes and keeps growing from year to year. It has greyish leaves in broad, flat rings. The leaves are oblong and narrow. They may or may not be divided into leaflets. They have teeth. The upper leaves clasp the stem. The flowers are yellow. The flower stalks are stout.

There are about 60 Sonchus species.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows on damp salty soils. It is mostly close to the coast.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Asia, Europe, France, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, New Zealand, North Africa, Portugal, Spain, Tajikistan, Yugoslavia

How it is used for food

The shoots are used in fish based soups.

Edible parts

Rhizome, root, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lattuquedde

Synonyms

Sonchus littoralis Rchb.;