Sonchus palustris
Marsh Sow Thistle, Marsh Thistle
Also known as: Hieracium palustre (L.) E.H.L.Krause +9 more
- Hieracium palustre (L.) E.H.L.Krause
- Sonchidium palustre (L.) Pomel
- Sonchoseris palustris (L.) Fourr.
- Sonchus inundatus Popov, 1941
- Sonchus maritimus Echeand. ex Loscos & J.Pardo
- Sonchus paludosus Gueldenst. ex Ledeb.
- Sonchus palustris f. melanotrichus Beger
- Sonchus palustris f. xanthotrichus Beger
- Sonchus palustris subsp. palustris
- Sonchus sespedalis Gilib.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Sonchus palustris (commonly known as Marsh Sow-thistle or Marsh Thistle) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krym, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Romania, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Siberia, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Ontario, West Himalaya