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.;