Bull thistle, Purple thistle, Spiny thistle
Cirsium horridulum

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It is a thistle.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked as salad greens and cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Yellow thistle

Synonyms

Several