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<i>Sonchus congestus</i>

Sonchus congestus

Species of flowering plant

Sonchus congestus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.[1] It is endemic to the Canary Islands (Gran Canaria and Tenerife).[2]

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Description

Sonchus congestus is a shrub up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall. The leaves form a rosette at the ends of the stems. The leaves are relatively smooth (subglabrous), and have triangular to rounded lobes along their length. The flower heads are large, up to 4–5 cm (1.6–2.0 in) across.[3]

  • Leaf rosette
  • Inflorescences

Distribution

Sonchus congestus is endemic to the Canary Islands. In Tenerife, it is found in forested areas in Sierra Anaga and along the north coast at elevations of 100–800 m (330–2,620 ft). It is also found in the central and northern regions of Gran Canaria.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Sonchus congestus", The Plant List, retrieved 2018-01-27
  2. [2]
    "Sonchus congestus: Distribution", Global Compositae Checklist, retrieved 2018-01-27
  3. [3]
    Bramwell, David & Bramwell, Zoë (2001), Wild Flowers of the Canary Islands (2nd ed.), Madrid: Editorial Rueda, p. 379, ISBN 84-7207-129-4
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