Prickly Sow Thistle, Chinita

Scientific Name: Sonchus Asper Ssp. Asper
Common Name: Prickly Sow Thistle, Chinita
References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 21. Eudicots: Asteraceae-Aster Family. Phytoneuron 2016-77: 1-164. Published 29 November 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/77PhytoN-SWArizPt21.pdf#page=139
Habitat: Disturbed areas, washes
Life Form: Forb, annual
Leaf Description: Alternate pinnatifid leaves
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering Period: Winter and spring
Spines: Spiny leaves
Rarity: Introduced, common
Family: Asteraceae (sunflower family)