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common sowthistle

Sonchus oleraceus

Notes:

I usually pull these to compost as a weed, but I read that they may help deter Mosquitos. Anyone know the science behind that? Either way, this year I'm letting them grow.

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common sowthistle
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haciendagarden
haciendagarden 11 years ago

Thanks! Wondering if anyone else had heard of it warding off Mosquitos.

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haciendagarden

Arizona, USA

Spotted on Mar 23, 2013
Submitted on Mar 24, 2013

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