Echinops pungens
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The flower head is eaten fresh. The young stems are peeled and eaten.
Edible parts
Stems, flower head
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Esek kengeri, Tpouz