Carduus chrysacanthus

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A thistle.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Italy, Mediterranean

How it is used for food

The leaf stalks are boiled and dressed with olive oil, or stir fried or cooked with scrambled eggs and cheese.

Edible parts

Leaf stalk

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cardu

Synonyms

Carduus canaliculatus Dulac; Carduus carlinaefolius Ten.; Carduus carlinoides Ten.; and others