Cirsium acaulon

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It is a thistle.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climateplant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Italy, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, Slovenia

How it is used for food

The fresh flower receptacle is eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Flower receptacle

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Brezstebelni osat, Vazanel

Synonyms

Carduus acaulis L.; Cirsium acaule (L.) Scop.; and others