Purple Puha (Sonchus oleraceus) Sow Thistle Milk Thistle #survival #foraging #freefood #Kai | Prepper Kiwi

How to identify Smooth Sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus). It has been used as a salad and potherb since the days of our early ancestors. The younger plants are mildly bitter and quite succulent; older plants are bitter and tough.The leaves and stems of both species can be cooked like vegetables, added to stir fries and stews. | Robin Harford's Eatweeds

SOW THISTLE this stuff is great for animals. it looks like a weed you want to rip out but if you have hogs, pregnant or otherwise, or even other livestock, not only does it help milk production but also is a superfood for them. they love it and it grows like crazy. definitely worth looking into . #lilpatchofheaven #lilpatchofheavenfarm #ramona #sandiego #sandiegofarm #backtoedengardening #notillfarming #livestock #sowthistle #farmtips #plantmedicine #medicinaltherapy #pigfarmer #homesteading | L

Bread Hacks - Non-Edible Uses For Bread

Violet's Medicinal and Edible Uses

Is this wild lettuce?! #foraging #wildlettuce #lactuca #plantidentification #sonchus | Feral Foraging