Thistle sage
Salvia carduacea
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A thistle like herb. It is hairy. It grows 60 cm high. The leaves are oblong and 8-15 cm long. The leaves have teeth and are spiny.
There are about 900 Salvia species.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 8.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The roasted seeds are ground into flour. They are added to wheat to improve the flavour. They are also used to make a cooling drink.
Edible parts
Seeds