Cirsium dipsacolepis
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.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan
How it is used for food
It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Edible parts
Root, leaves, vegetable