Cirsium lineare
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It is a thistle that grows 0.6-1.5 m tall. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are oval and 6-18 cm long by 2-3 cm wide.
There are about 150-250 Cirsium species. They grow in temperate regions.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on mountain slopes and in wasteland between 500-2,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, Indochina, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Cirsium laushanense Yabe.;