Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington, but more common west of the crest; Alaska to California, east to the Atlantic Coast.
Habitat: Forest edge, balds, prairies, roadsides, ditches, wastelots, and other disturbed open areas at low elevations.
Flowers: June-November
Origin: Introduced
Conservation Status: Not of concern
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Sonchus asper ssp. asper in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Sonchus asper ssp. asper checklist entry
OregonFlora: Sonchus asper ssp. asper information
E-Flora BC: Sonchus asper ssp. asper atlas page
CalPhotos: Sonchus asper ssp. asper photos