Latin Names: Cirsium horridulum
Type: Herbaceous
Origin: Native
Edible: The white heart of the plant can be eaten raw.
Other uses: Leaves and root make an astringent. It is said the Seminole used the plant to make blowgun darts.
Note: Large taproot with leaves up to 16 inches long with thick, sharp spines along the edges. There are usually several flower heads per plant. Flower color varies: white, yellow, pink, red or purple.
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