Elephant thistle
Silybum eburneum
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are 2 Silybum species.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Mediterranean, North Africa, Tunisia
How it is used for food
The leaves and stalks are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, stalk, seeds