Smooth sow-thistle
Sonchus oleraceus
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Wild flowers
Annual with large dandelion leaves but with small thorns around the edges. Stem square with leaves clasping, with their basal auricles tapering rather than broadly rounded. Flower dandelion-like.
In various localities in semi-cultivated ground, especially near the back gate.