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