Blue sow thistle, Mountain sowthistle
Cicerbita alpina

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Arctic, Australia, Britain, Europe, Finland, Norway, Scandinavia, Slovenia, Sweden

How it is used for food

The bitter stems are peeled and eaten raw. They are preserved in oil or vinegar.

Edible parts

Leaves, stems

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Navadna gorska laočika, Turt

Synonyms

Lactuca alpina Benth. et Hook.f.