natural herbs
Cirsium yezoense
Herb latin name: Cirsium yezoense
Synonyms: Cnicus yezoensis
Family: Compositae
Edible parts of Cirsium yezoense:
Young plant - cooked.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
2 m(6 1/2 foot)
Flowering:
Septemberto October
Habitat of the herb:
Woods, C. and N. Japan. Along streams and in and along temperate forests at elevations of 100 - 1000 metres.Other uses of Cirsium yezoense:
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 yezoense:
Woods, C. and N. Japan. Along streams and in and along temperate forests at elevations of 100 - 1000 metres.Medicinal use of the herb:
None knownKnown hazards of Cirsium yezoense:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.