Cirsium undulatum Wavy-leaved thistle (Compositae)

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Cirsium undulatum
Wavy-leaved thistle
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The Cirsium undulatum plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to Texas. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wavy-leaved thistle.

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Latin Name:  Cirsium undulatum
Common Name:  Wavy-leaved thistle
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (Nutt.)Spreng.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry open soils[43].

Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked[46, 61, 105, 161, 257]. One of the more palatable thistles, it is used as a vegetable or can be added to soups and stews[212, 257]. It can be dried and stored for winter use[257]. The root is likely to be rich in inulin, a starch that cannot be digested by humans. This starch thus passes straight through the digestive system and, in some people, ferments to produce flatulence[K]. Stems - peeled and eaten raw or cooked[161, 212, 257]. One of the more palatable thistles[212].

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