prickly lettuce

according to wiki this delicate little weed i found on the side of an urban minneapolis sidewalk is “in the dandelion tribe within the daisy family.” tribe? when did that become a classification?  wiki went on to say that this little unremarkable weed “is also known as the compass plant because in the sun the upper leaves twist round to hold their margins upright.” well, well, well, compass plant. you can be part of my tribe any time.

prickly lettuce (Lactuca serriola)