Cirsium schantarense
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It is a thistle. It grows 70-120 cm tall. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are 14-27 cm long by 8-12 cm wide. It is divided into 4-8 segments along the stalk. There are small spines along the edge.
There are about 150-250 Cirsium species. They grow in temperate regions.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on the edge of forests and along rivers between 1,500-2,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Korea, Manchuria, Russia
How it is used for food
The tips of the shoots are eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, root