Sonchus oleraceus, smooth sow thistle, native to western Eurasia.

(idiomatic) To perform an action that inadvertently leads to trouble. / (idiomatic) To perform an action that is intended to prevent trouble, but which may actually bring it about.

present participle of sow dragon's teeth

simple past tense of sow dragon's teeth

(figuratively, of a male) To spread one's genes around by impregnating many females. / (by extension, of a male or female) To engage in premarital or extramarital flings.

Every decision has consequences; a person's actions will come back to them; if one starts trouble or takes actions in spite of the discontent they cause, one will incur negative consequences.

Alternative form of sow the wind, reap the whirlwind

simple past tense of reap what one sows

simple past tense of sow one's wild oats

present participle of sow one's wild oats