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Is this a weed or plant?

Posted by lisablue82 Australia (My Page) on
Sun, Jun 24, 12 at 6:32

Im trying to find out what this plant or weed is, and whether it could be poisonous to my puppy?

Thanks


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RE: Is this a weed or plant?

Prickly Lettuce I believe. No idea re your puppy.

Here is a link that might be useful: Prickly Lettuce: Lactuca serriola


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RE: Is this a weed or plant?

I think it is a sow thistle, most likely smooth sow thistle, Sonchus oleraceus, which would be an introduced weed in Australia. I don't know about dogs but it is edible for humans.

Here is a link that might be useful: Smooth sow thistle


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RE: Is this a weed or plant?

Curses foiled again! Flora is correct As Usual I might add.


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RE: Is this a weed or plant?

Thanks for this, Im keen to see it flower now to confirm :)


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