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Carduus pycnocephalus subsp. albidus

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

Central Asia, Europe, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

The young stems are peeled and eaten with bread.

Edible parts

Stems


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Esek dikeni, Kangal, Sa kangali

Synonyms

Carduus albidus M. Bieb.; Carduus albidus Lam.; Carduus tenuiflorus var. albidus (M. Bieb.) DC.;