Cirsium nipponicum
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 along the edges of forests and in grassland.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
The leaves are dried and par boiled. They are also used as a tea drink.
Edible parts
Leaves, stem, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Eonggeongkkuppuri, Eonggeokku, Ulleungdo-eonggeongkwi