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Cirsium species
Thistle
Scientific Name: Cirsium species
Common Name(s): thistle
Edible: yes
Medicinal: no
Parts Used: root, stem
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CAUTION--Some thistle species are poisonous. |
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Description: This plant may grow as high as 1.5 meters. Its leaves are long-pointed, deeply lobed, and prickly. |
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Habitat and Distribution: Thistles grow worldwide in dry woods and fields. |
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Edible Parts: Peel the stalks, cut them into short sections, and boil them before eating. The roots are edible raw or cooked. |
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Other Uses: Twist the tough fibers of the stems to make a strong twine. |
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Locations Found
British Columbia, Canada
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