Carlina hispanica subsp. globosa
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It is a thistle.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily
How it is used for food
The young shoots are cooked.
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mazzacani
Synonyms
Carlina corymbosa subsp. globosa Arcang; Carlina globosa (Arcang.) Huter