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Cirsium nipponicum var. incomptum

(Maxim.) Kadota

Asteraceae Edible: Flowers, Leaves, Root 189 iNaturalist observations

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伊藤恵子

Description

A temperate thistle herb in the family Asteraceae. The flowers, leaves, and roots are edible portions of this plant.

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Edible Uses

The flowers, leaves, and roots are eaten.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Japan,

Notes

There are about 150-250 Cirsium species. They grow in temperate regions.

Synonyms

Cirsium tanakae (Franch. & Sav.) Matsum.

References (1)

  • Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/ (As Cirsium tanakae)

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