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University of the Philippines Baguio Herbarium
Sonchus arvensis

Sonchus arvensis L.  [Unverified Identification]


Family Asteraceae
Local Name Lamlapaka; Lagiwey; Ferferak
Habit Herb
Habitat Roadside, open area
Special Notes Its flowers are hermaphrodite
Ethnobotanical Uses FOOD: young leaves, stems, and roots are edible, leaves rich in minerals and vitamin C, roasted roots are used as a coffee substitute;
Collected from Mountain Province, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Denise T. Lumiwes

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