natural herbs
White Thistle
Cirsium hookerianum
Herb: White Thistle
Latin name: Cirsium hookerianum
Family: Compositae
Edible parts of White Thistle:
Root - cooked. Boiled as a vegetable, or added to soups and stews. It can also be dried and stored for later use. 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.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
150 cm(5 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
Moist bottoms, open rocky slopes and cultivated fields.Other uses of White Thistle:
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.Cultivation of White Thistle:
Moist bottoms, open rocky slopes and cultivated fields.Medicinal use of the herb:
None knownKnown hazards of Cirsium hookerianum:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.