Cirsium japonicum var. maackii

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It is a thistle.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Japan, Korea, Manchuria

How it is used for food

The young leaves are used in soup. The roots is preserved in soy sauce and also used in brewing.

Edible parts

Leaves, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Eonggeongkwi

Synonyms

Cirsium asperum Nakai; Cirsium japonicum var. amurense Kitam.; Cirsium japonicum subsp. maackii (Maxim.) Nakai; Cirsium japonicum var. ussuriense (Regel.) Kitam.; Cirsium maackii Maxim.; Cnicus maackii (Maxim.) Nakai; and others