Brevicaule Thistle (Cirsium brevicaule)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Cirsium brevicaule is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies), beetles. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. The spines must be removed beforehand. — The spines must be removed beforehand.

Habitat & North American Range

In maritime rocky and grassy slopes from sea level to 100 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)