Sonchus brachyotus

Sonchus brachyotus is an Asian species of plants in the dandelion tribe within the daisy family. It is widespread across much of northern Asia, found in Japan, Korea, China, Russia, Mongolia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Caucasus, Kyrgyzstan, etc. Sonchus brachyotus is a perennial herb up to 100 cm tall. It produces flat-topped arrays of several flower heads, each head with 170-300 yellow ray flowers but no disc flowers.

Scientific classification

Species

Sonchus brachyotus (Sonchus brachyotus)

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Green

Leaf Color

Yellow

Flower Color

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

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Care Guide for Sonchus brachyotus

Every week

Water

Pruning: Sonchus brachyotus features yellow flowers and lobed leaves. Prune from early to late spring by removing old stems and spent flowers to foster growth and enhance air circulation. Regular pruning maintains structure and aesthetics. Use clean tools to avoid disease transmission.

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