Dwarf thistle, Leafy thistle, Elk thistle
Cirsium foliosum
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It is a thistle. It grows 2.5 m high.
There are about 150-250 Cirsium species. They grow in temperate regions.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in moist meadows.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, root, stem
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Carduus foliosus Hook. Cnicus foliosus A. Gray;