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Distaff Thistle (Carthamus lanatus)
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)
UPDATE 29/11/11: Carthamus lanatus was originallly in the database as Carthamnus lanatus.
Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons
Edible Parts: Leaves
Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer
Flavor & Culinary Uses
An edible oil is obtained from the seed. — An edible oil is obtained from the seed.
Habitat & North American Range
Amongst rocks, in dry hills and uncultivated ground. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)