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Scolymus hispanicus
Scolymos hispanicus or maculatus? It is eaten all around Spain, specially during springtime
meadow close to the sea
spanish name: cardillo
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Sounds good :-DThanks for the links!
Yes NicoleB. They can be cooked in stews, scrambled eggs, soups and even salads. The latex from the plant can be used to coagulate the milk and make cheese.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scolymus_hi...http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scolymus_hi...
That's a little Beauty!I haven't seen these yellow thistles in ages.Didn't know they are edible :)
Spotted on Aug 16, 2011 Submitted on Sep 15, 2011
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Just added to Herbs & Spices – Source Plants
Sounds good :-D
Thanks for the links!
Yes NicoleB. They can be cooked in stews, scrambled eggs, soups and even salads. The latex from the plant can be used to coagulate the milk and make cheese.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scolymus_hi...
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scolymus_hi...
That's a little Beauty!
I haven't seen these yellow thistles in ages.
Didn't know they are edible :)