Help needed please to ID this Asteraceae

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  1. duffy

    duffy Active Member

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    I came across this most interesting Asteraceae. Perhaps it is a Lactuca taxon? My botanical library has now reached 140 volumes. Nevertheless, I realise that one could have a 1000 vols on botany but something is always lacking. UBC forums are a God send.
     

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  2. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    In the genus Sonchus, I think.
     
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    Andrey Zharkikh Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    No, Lactuca seriola, I guess. Notice the bristles along the leaf midvein. Sonchus does not have those.
     
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