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Carduus argentatus subsp. acicularis

Family: Asteraceae


What it is like

A herb. It is a thistle.

There are about 90 Carduus species.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Cyprus, Mediterranean


How it is used for food

The leaves and stems are boiled with beans or boiled alone.

Edible parts

Stems, leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

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