Carlina siciliana
Carlina sicula
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
Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily
How it is used for food
The leaves and stems are eaten boiled and seasoned with oil and vinegar.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Panicaudu