Cirsium creticum

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The outside layer of the stem is removed and the centre is then eaten fresh or cooked.

Edible parts

Stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Esekcalsi, Esekdikeni

Synonyms

Carduus creticus Lam.; and othets