Cirsium lepskyle
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: cirsium
Plant ID (slug): cirsium-lepskyle
Numeric ID: 25163
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Cirsium lepskyle is a PERENNIAL. 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 - Himalayas.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Oil Seed Shoots Edible Uses: Oil Young shoots - cooked[105, 177]. Seed[105, 177]. No further details are given.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cirsium lepskyle