Tiger thistle
Cirsium spicatum
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It is a thistle.
There are about 150-250 Cirsium species. They grow in temperate regions.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Manchuria
How it is used for food
The leafy shoots are eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, root, stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Cnicus spicatus Maxim.;