Is this dandelion?

[mango matto]

Hey,
I found a plant that looks a lot like dandelion in my yard but it has what look like thorns along the edges of the leaf. I am no expert on weeds so I was just wondering if it is dandelion or some other weed that has a very similar flower.

 

[coreyc]

post a pic so we can see it

 

[mango matto]

Here are a few pics

---

holy crap that's small I'll try to make them bigger.

---

Ok this should be better

 

[coreyc]

I'm no weed expert either but it sure looks like on to me Let's wait to a weed expert chimes in

 

[Yvonne G]

Wow, it sure looks like dandelion, however dandies don't usually have the spikes on the edges. I'll do some research.

---

I guess its a thistle. Take a look at these pictures:

http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&...809&gbv=2&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi

Most thistles are edible, however they have millions of seeds and will over-populate your yard in no time.

 

[Angi]

I don't think it is though I do think it is ok to eat. My dandilions have a soft leaf. I have several weeds that look like dandilion but the sap is milky. Also some of the big really prickly ones make me itch when I pull them. PM me your address if you want some GOOD dandilion seeds.

 

[Yvonne G]

Ok...I THINK its prickly sow thistle. I sent a PM to Kelly in the U.K. She's awfully good at the weed I.D. Once we find out for sure what it is, I'll add it to our section on weeds.

 

[mango matto]

I broke one part open and it did have a milky secretion if that helps.

 

[kimmer]

I have these too. They can grow very tall if left alone. Are the flowers okay to feed?

* sorry, found the weed thread. Apparently they are edible!

 

[mango matto]

Most thistles are edible, however they have millions of seeds and will over-populate your yard in no time.

I guess that won't be a problem if Speedy likes them. Is there any reason I shouldn't let them spread like a weed throughout my yard?

 

[HLogic]

Tiptoe thru the Thistles! They can make barefooting it real fun!!

 

[zzzdanz]

http://houstonwildedibles.blogspot.com/2009/01/sow-thistle.html

 

[Tracy Gould]

Hi I live in the Uk and we get those here too they look a bit like Dandelions but they are Sow thistle as Yvonne said, They are safe to feed Shelby loves them

 

[Angi]

I would not spead thoughs. They will spread too much on their own and are a pain in the butt to get rid of.

 

[mango matto]

I really love the internet...............)

 

[Yvonne G]

I really love the people on our forum!!!

 

[mango matto]

I really love the people on our forum!!!

I feel like I'm too new to use such strong words, but thanks sooooo much for the quick responses and resources. I'm glad to be part of this community.

 

[Shelly]

My torts LOVE those, particularly the flowers and buds.

 

[stells]

Sorry i'm abit late... yep its prickly sowthistle... all parts edible...