natural herbs
Cirsium foliosum
Herb latin name: Cirsium foliosum
Synonyms: Cirsium drummondii
Family: Compositae
Edible parts of Cirsium foliosum:
Root - cooked. About the size of a carrot, they are sweet and well-flavoured though require long preparation. The root is likely to be rich in inulin, a starch that cannot be digested by humans. This starch thus passes straight through the digestive system and, in some people, ferments to produce flatulence. Plant crown. No more details are given. Stems - peeled. The peeled stems are a sweet potherb. Tender with a sweet delicate taste.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Flowering:
July toAugust
Habitat of the herb:
Swales and other moderately moist and badly drained sitesOther uses of Cirsium foliosum:
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 foliosum:
Swales and other moderately moist and badly drained sitesMedicinal use of the herb:
None knownKnown hazards of Cirsium foliosum:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.