Melancholy thistle
Cirsium heterophyllum
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A thistle.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Britain, Europe, Ireland, Norway, Scandinavia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cluasan fia, Kvitbladtisel
Synonyms
Carduus ambiguus Pers.; Carduus heterophyllus L.; and several others