Carduus nutans subsp. leiophyllus

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A thistle herb.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Europe, South America, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The young stems are peeled and eaten.

Edible parts

Flower, stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cardo de banado, Cardo de caballo, Cardo pendiente, Esek dikeni, Kangal

Synonyms

Carduus amansii Boreau ex Debreaux; Carduus thoermeri Weinm.; and others