Carline thistle
Carlina curetum
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
Jordan, Middle East
How it is used for food
The young stems are eaten raw after removing the leaves.
Edible parts
Stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Karnafoush, Saq al-arous