Onopordum horridum
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily
How it is used for food
The stems are eaten raw in salads. They are seasoned with salt and oil.
Edible parts
Stem, shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Napordu