Cirsium eriophoroides
(Hook.f.) Petr.
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Description
A thistle herb in the Asteraceae family found in temperate regions. It produces edible roots that have been traditionally harvested as a vegetable.
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Edible Uses
The root is eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The root is eaten as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Synonyms
Cirsium bolocephalum Petr. ex Hand.-Mazz.Cnicus eriophoroides Hook.f.and others
References (1)
- Zhang, L., et al, 2016, Ethnobotanical study of traditional edible plants used by the Naxi people during droughts. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 12:39
