Cirsium brevicaule

Physical Characteristics

Cirsium brevicaule is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies), beetles. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - southern Japan, Taiwan.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Oil Edible Uses: Oil Leaves - cooked[105]. The spines must be removed beforehand[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known