Carline thistle
Carlina hispanica
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. It grows in marshes.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Palestine
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw. The young stems are eaten raw after removing the leaves.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Saq aloarous, Zind abd