Carduus pycnocephalus subsp. cinereus
(M. Bieb.) P. H. Davis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCarduus pycnocephalus, with common names including Italian thistle, Italian plumeless thistle, and Plymouth thistle, is a species of thistle. It is native to the Mediterranean region in southern Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia; Eastern Europe and the Caucasus; and the Indian subcontinent. The plant has become an introduced species in other regions, and on other continents, often becoming a noxious weed or invasive species.
Description
A thistle herb in the Asteraceae family found in temperate regions. The young stems are the edible portion.
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Edible Uses
The young stems are peeled and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The young stems are peeled and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Central Asia, Europe, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye,
References (2)
- Demir, I. & Ayaz, N., 2022, Wild edible plants contributing to the traditional foods of Mardin (Turkey) Province. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge Vol 21(3), July 2022, pp 569-582 (As Carduus pycnocephalus L. subsp. breviphyllarius)
- Kaya, O. M., et al, 2020, An ethnobotanical research in Sanhurfa central district and attached Villages (Turkey). Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Vol. 19(1) pp 7-23 (As Carduus pycnocephalus L. subsp. breviphyllarius)
