Smooth Sowthistle
by Debbie Portwood
Title
Smooth Sowthistle
Artist
Debbie Portwood
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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I have tons of these behind my house. This is a close up view of the seed head of what I believe to be the Smooth Sowthistle.Many more wonderful works can be found in my various galleries, form photographs and photoart to digital creations and abstracts. Thanks for browsing, commenting and most of all for any purchases. Debbie Portwood :D...............(Wikipedia - Sonchus oleraceus (common sowthistle, sow thistle, smooth sow thistle, annual sow thistle, hare's colwort, hare's thistle, milky tassel, swinies) is native to Asia and Europe. The Latin name Sonchus refers to the hollow stem, while oleraceus refers to its good taste. The common name sow thistle refers to its attractiveness to swine, and the similarity of the leaf to younger thistle plants. The common name hare's thistle refers to its purported beneficial effects on hare and rabbits.....................Prefers full sun, and can tolerate most soil conditions. The flowers are hermaphroditic, and common pollinators include bees and flies. It spreads by seeds being carried by wind or water.....This plant is considered an invasive species in many parts of the world, where it is found mostly in disturbed areas. In Australia it is a common and widespread invasive species, with large infestations a serious problem in crops.....................Leaves are eaten as salad greens or cooked like spinach. This is one of the species used in Chinese cuisine as kŭcài (菜; lit. bitter vegetable)Blanching or boiling removes bitter flavour................Nutritional analysis reveals 30 – 40 mg of vitamin C per 100g, 1.2% protein, 0.3% fat, 2.4% carbohydrate. Leaf dry weight analysis per 100g (likely to vary with growing conditions) shows: 45g Carbohydrate, 28g protein, 22g ash, 5.9g fibre, 4.5g fat; in all, providing 265 calories
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September 28th, 2014
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Chris Flees
great work Debbie...they are really cool looking especially in the beginning of the fall...well done...l/f/t
Deb Halloran
WOW!! What an incredible image, my friend. The colors, light and detail are absolutely gorgeous!!! Excellent photography...nicely done. v/f
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