Cirsium lecontei
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCirsium lecontei, often called the Le Conte's thistle, is a North American plant species native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial, or sometimes biennial, species of the tribe Cardueae within the family Asteraceae. It grows along the coastal plain from Louisiana to North Carolina. The flowering season is mainly spring to summer.
Description
A thistle herb in the Asteraceae family found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The roots are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 206 (As Cnicus virginianus)
