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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

Synonyms