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Tuberous Thistle (Cirsium tuberosum) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region, including France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Yugoslavia. Tuberous Thistle (Latin: Cirsium tuberosum, family Asteroideae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Tuberous 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.
Tuberous Thistle is a member of the Asteroideae family native to FRA, GER, GRB, ITA, SPA, and SWI. Tuberous Thistle thrives in light to medium soil and can tolerate heavier clay soils as well.
Tuberous Thistle grows best in 7/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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