Carthamus caeruleus
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 stems are boiled and eaten.
Edible parts
Stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cardone
Synonyms
Carduncellus multifidus (Desf.) Lojac. and several others