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Elk thistle (Cirsium foliosum) is a perennial forb or herb native to the northern regions of North America, including Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Wyoming, and Yukon. Elk thistle (Latin: Cirsium foliosum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Elk 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.
Elk thistle is a member native to ABT, BRC, NWT, WYO, and YUK. Elk thistle thrives in full sun and prefers moist to wet conditions with light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils.
Elk thistle grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun light, moist, wet water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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