Carlina lanata
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
How it is used for food
The young leaves are boiled in mixtures. They are also used in omelettes and stir fried.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Carlina pola Hacq.; Chromatolepis lanata Dulac.; and others