Onopordum carduchorum
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The young stems are peeled and eaten. The leaves are cooked with onions.
Edible parts
Stems, fruit, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Akkiz, Kangal, Kangal dikeni, Kelbesakaran, Kerbes, Kulindor