Carlina curetum
Heldr. ex Hal.
Carline thistle
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCarlina curetum is a species of the genus Carlina. It is also called carline thistle. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean, including Crete, the Levant, Israel and Egypt.
Description
A Mediterranean thistle herb in the Asteraceae family with edible young stems.
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Edible Uses
The young stems are eaten raw after removing the leaves.
Traditional Uses
The young stems are eaten raw after removing the leaves.
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Known Hazards
None mentioned
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Jordan, Middle East,
Also Known As
Karnafoush, Saq al-arous
References (1)
- Al-Qura'n, S. A., 2010, Ethnobotanical and Ecological Studies of Wild Edible Plants in Jordan. Libyan Agriculture Research Center Journal International 1(4):231-243
