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Eaton's Thistle (Cirsium eatoni) is a perennial forb or herb native to the western United States, specifically found in states such as Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming. Eaton's Thistle (Latin: Cirsium eatoni) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Eaton's 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.
Eaton's Thistle is a member native to COL, IDA, MNT, NEV, NWM, and ORE. Eaton's Thistle thrives in full sun and can tolerate a range of soil types, from light sandy to medium and heavy clay.
Eaton's Thistle grows best in full sun light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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