Can You Eat Sow Thistles? A Forager's Guide
                                
                                
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                                With hundreds of species in the Asteraceae family, the genus *Sonchus*, commonly known as sow thistle, stands out as a widespread and highly versatile edible green. Known by foragers around the world, these leafy weeds offer a mild, nutritious alternative to spinach or dandelion greens, provided you know how to prepare them correctly.