Carlina involucrata subsp. cyprica
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It is a thistle.
There are about 20-28 Carlina species.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Cyprus, Mediterranean
How it is used for food
They are boiled and eaten.
Edible parts
Stems, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Plotarka