looks like what we called "sow thistle". Common, edible weed. Tall, dandelion/sunflowery bloom.

I don't think so.

Looks like a lanky Curled Dock (Rumex crispus)

Ian

My first reaction was the same as ians, looks like a dock.
hortster

You will have to dig the plant up rather than pulling unless the soil is really damp. The root will probably be yellow rather than white.

Looks like curly dock.