Question: This plant with yellow flowers was found in Sunipee, NH near Ryder Corner Road. This area is a plaustrine wetland, …
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Question
This plant with yellow flowers was found in Sunipee, NH near Ryder Corner Road. This area is a plaustrine wetland, but there were upland species mixed in. This picture was taken September 23, 2014. Any idea what it is?
Answer
Dear SRE, your image is a species of Sonchus (sow-thistle), a member of the Asteraceae (aster family) related to Taraxacum (dandelion). From what I can tell in your image, it appears to be Sonchus oleraceus (common sow-thistle). Let me know if I can help further.
