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Marsh Thistle, known botanically as Cirsium palustre, is a biennial plant native to regions including Spain, Albania, and parts of Europe such as Austria and the Baltic States. Marsh Thistle (Latin: Cirsium palustre, family Asteroideae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Marsh 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.
Marsh Thistle is a member of the Asteroideae family native to SPA, ALB, ALT, AUT, BLT, and BLR. Marsh Thistle thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist to wet soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Marsh Thistle grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist, wet water, and biennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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