Tuberous thistle
Cirsium tuberosum
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
Britain, Europe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Carduus bulbosus Lam.; Carduus tuberosus L.; Cursium bulbosum (Lam.) DC.; and others