Cirsium amplexifolium
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It is a thistle.
There are about 150-250 Cirsium species. They grow in temperate regions.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on the edges of forests between 500-1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Japan
How it is used for food
The root is cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dakiba-hime-azami
Synonyms
Cirsium nipponicum var. amplexifolium Nakai; Cirsium nipponicum var. purpureum Koidz.; Cirsium tobai Nakai;