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Cirsium chinense, known as Chinese thistle, is a perennial plant native to China's North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast regions, including Inner Mongolia and Manchuria, as well as parts of Myanmar. Cirsium chinense (Latin: Cirsium chinense, family Asteroideae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cirsium chinense is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cirsium chinense is a member of the Asteroideae family native to CHN, CHC, CHS, CHI, CHM, and MYA. Cirsium chinense thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Cirsium chinense grows best in full sun light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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