Yezoense Thistle (Cirsium yezoense)

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

Cirsium yezoense is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). It is in flower from September to October, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young plant - cooked. — Young plant - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods, C. and N. Japan. Along streams and in and along temperate forests at elevations of 100 - 1000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)