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Sonchus grandifolius

Sonchus grandifolius Kirk
Sonchus grandifolius
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Sonchus grandifolius is a species in the genus Sonchus, family Asteraceae, native to the Chatham Islands. It was first described by Kirk in 1894.

Description

Sonchus grandifolius belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae, and is part of the genus Sonchus, commonly known as thistles or sow thistles. The species is endemic to the Chatham Islands, a remote archipelago east of New Zealand. It was formally described and published by Kirk in 1894. As a member of the Asteraceae family, it shares characteristics typical of the group, including composite flower heads and a widespread presence in various ecosystems. No further details on its morphology or ecological role are provided in the source data.

Distribution

Chatham Is.

Synonyms

Embergeria grandifolia

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