Sonchus ustulatus, also known as a leituga, is a species of herb in the Asteraceae family. It is endemic to Madeira, an island group in the Atlantic which is politically part of Portugal. It grows to be around 0.2 meters.
Description The leituga is a perennial plant that either has no stem or a very short one. It does not have many floral heads and generally grows on a rocky shoreline. It is herbaceous.
Subspecies The leituga has 2 subspecies:
Sonchus ustulatus subsp. ustulatus Sonchus ustulatus subsp. mederensis (Syn.: S. latifolius)
Found near
San Cristóbal de la Laguna Distrito Anaga Funchal Calheta São Vicente
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