When I found this public domain photograph, I just couldn’t resist.
Do you recognize these seeds?
Edit: See answer post for photograph credits.
Tag: Seed of the Week (Page 90 of 142)
Our mystery seeds from last week were from the spiny sowthistle, Sonchus asper.
The seeds come from these fluffy clusters that may resemble dandelion seed heads.
The yellow clusters of ray flowers also look quite a bit like dandelion flowers.
Sowthistles are much more upright than dandelions, however, because they have a distinct stem.
The leaves of the spiny sowthistle have “prickles” and the leaves of sowthistles wrap around the stem at the bases.
Sow thistles do what weeds do best.
They can make and spread a lot of seeds in a short period of time.
Do sowthistles grow where you live?
Not many people grow these seeds on purpose.
Sometimes it pays to be able to recognize the weed seeds, too. Do you know what plant these might grow into?
Edit: the answer is now posted.
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