natural herbs
Cirsium brevicaule
Herb latin name: Cirsium brevicaule
Family: Compositae
Edible parts of Cirsium brevicaule:
Leaves - cooked. The spines must be removed beforehand.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Habitat of the herb:
In maritime rocky and grassy slopes from sea level to 100 metres.Other uses of Cirsium brevicaule:
The seed of all species of thistles yields a good oil by expression. No details of potential yields etc are given.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - sow early spring or autumn in situ. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 8 weeks at 20°C. Division in spring or autumn.Cultivation of Cirsium brevicaule:
In maritime rocky and grassy slopes from sea level to 100 metres.Medicinal use of the herb:
None knownKnown hazards of Cirsium brevicaule:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.