This plant is annual herb with a hollow, upright stem of up to 30–100 cm high.
Prefers full sun, and can tolerate most soil conditions.
The flowers are hermaphroditic, and common pollinators include bees and flies.
It spreads by seeds being carried by wind or water.

This plant is considered an invasive species in many parts of the world, where it is found mostly in disturbed areas.
 In Australia it is a common and widespread invasive species, with large infestations a serious problem in crops.
This plant is annual herb with a hollow, upright stem of up to 30–100 cm high. Prefers full sun, and can tolerate most soil conditions. The flowers are hermaphroditic, and common pollinators include bees and flies. It spreads by seeds being carried by wind or water.
This plant is considered an invasive species in many parts of the world, where it is found mostly in disturbed areas.  In Australia it is a common and widespread invasive species, with large infestations a serious problem in crops.
Sonchus oleraceus