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Pale Thistle (Cirsium pallidum) is a perennial thistle native to the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. Pale Thistle (Latin: Cirsium pallidum, family Astereae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Pale 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.
Pale Thistle is a member of the Astereae family native to ALB, ALT, AUT, BLT, BLR, and BGM. Pale Thistle, or Cirsium pallidum, thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Pale Thistle 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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