Sonchus kirkii
New Zealand Sow Thistle, Shore Puha
Also known as: Sonchus asper var. littoralis (Kirk) Kirk +1 more
- Sonchus asper var. littoralis (Kirk) Kirk
- Sonchus oleraceus subsp. littoralis Kirk
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or perennial.
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Indigenous to Australasia, Sonchus kirkii (commonly known as New Zealand sow thistle or Shore puha) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
New Zealand
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chatham Is., Kermadec Is., New Zealand North, New Zealand South