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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: Is this a dandelion? I've never seen one that grew so tall before. From Upstate NY USA. 7-24-17

  • Question

    Is this a dandelion? I've never seen one that grew so tall before. From Upstate NY USA. 7-24-17

    Answer

    Dear Confused1, your plant is a species of Sonchus (sow-thistle). Dandelion (genus Taraxacum) would not have a leafy leaf as does the plant in your images. I can't see details in the image well enough to tell you which species it is. It appears to be either Sonchus oleraceus (common sow-thistle) or Sonchus asper (spiny-leaved sow-thistle). Best wishes.