Sonchus ustulatus explained

Sonchus ustulatus, also known as a leituga,^[1] is a species of herb in the Asteraceae family. It has been found near or on islands owned by Portugal and Spain. It grows to be around 0.2 meters.^[2]

Description

The leituga is a perennial plant that either has no stem or a very short one. It does not have many floral heads and generally grows on a rocky shoreline. It is herbaceous.

Subspecies

The leituga has 2 subspecies:

• Sonchus ustulatus subsp. ustulatus
• Sonchus ustulatus subsp. mederensis (Syn.: S. latifolius) ^[3]

Found near

• • San Cristóbal de la Laguna Distrito Anaga
    • Funchal Calheta Sа̄o Vicente

Notes and References

1. Web site: Macronesian . Macronesian.
2. Web site: Sonchus ustulatus Lowe - Encyclopedia of Life . 2022-04-30 . eol.org.
3. Web site: Sonchus ustulatus Lowe - Encyclopedia of Life . 2022-04-30 . eol.org.