Cotton thistle
Onopordum arenarium
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, North Africa, Tunisia
How it is used for food
The stalks and flower head are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Stalk head, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Carduus arenarius Desf.; Onopordum sibthorpianum var. arenarium (Pomel) Duran & Baratte;