Echinops spinosus
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A thistle.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Saudi Arabia
How it is used for food
The roots are dried and used as a spice.
Edible parts
Roots - spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Tassekra