Spiny Sowthistle, Costa Rica


🔍 Spiny Sowthistle | Sonchus asper 🌿

📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

💬 According to ancient beliefs, the dandelion has the magical power to make dreams come true. It is said that by blowing on the heads of its seeds, you can make a wish, and if all the little feathers take flight, the wish will be granted.

Also Known as:

Prickly Sow-Thistle, Rough Milk Thistle, Spiny-Leaved Sow Thistle, Prickly sowthistle, Rough sowthistle, Sharp-fringed sow thistle

Plant Type:

Herb

Lifespan:

Annual, Biennial

Ultimate Height:

10 cm – 2 m

Ultimate Spread:

50 cm

Native Habitat:

Europe, Western Asia and North Africa

Published by Carlos Morales

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Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Management Information Systems, graduated in 2011 from Harding University, Arkansas, United States. My favorite hobby: Photography!

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