Globe thistle
Echinops spinosissimus
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, Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Europe, Greece, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The young stems are eaten raw, boiled or fried. They are often cooked with meat. The roots and heads are also edible.
Edible parts
Stems, roots, flowers, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Deve dikeni, Gihayi devva, Saratzinos, Taskra, Tesskra
Synonyms
Echinops spinosa L.; and others