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Creeping Thistle (Cirsium arvense), a perennial plant in the family Asteroideae, is widely distributed across Europe, Asia, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East. Creeping Thistle (Latin: Cirsium arvense, family Asteroideae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Creeping Thistle is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Creeping Thistle is a member of the Asteroideae family native to AFG, ALB, ALG, ALT, AMU, and ASS. Creeping Thistle thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Creeping Thistle grows best in USDA zone 4-7, full sun light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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