Wavy-leaved thistle
Cirsium undulatum
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It is a thistle. It has a tap root and usually takes 2 years to complete its life cycle but can grow from a few years. The leaves are in a ring near the base and have prickles.
There are about 150-250 Cirsium species. They grow in temperate regions.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in dry, well drained open places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The roots are cooked and eaten. The leaves are cooked and eaten. The stalks can be peeled and eaten raw. The seeds are eaten raw or cooked and made into a meal.
Edible parts
Root, stem, flowers, seeds, leaves