Echinops cornigerus
DC.
Blue globe thistle
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Description
A herb. The leaves are silver grey and divided into many segments along the stalk. The edges of the leaves have sharp spines. The leaves have white cottony hairs underneath. The flowers heads are almost round and made up of closely packed small blue flowers. There are spines between the flowers.
Edible Uses
The root is used in salads.
Traditional Uses
The root is used in salads.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. In the Indian Himalayas it grows between 2,400-4,300 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Afghanistan, Asia, Central Asia, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, SE Asia, Tajikistan,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Aczema, Kandara
References (2)
- Radha, B., et al, 2013, Wild Edible Plant Resources of the Lohba Range of Kedarnath Forest Division (KFD), Garhwal Himalaya, India. Int. Res J. Biological Sci. Vol. 2 (11), 65-73
- Sharma, L. et al, 2018, Diversity, distribution pattern, endemism and indigenous uses of wild edible plants in Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve of Indian Trans Himalaya. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Vol 17(1) January 2018 pp 122-131
