Holy Thistle Herb

DESCRIPTION

Product: Holy Thistle Herb

Latin Name: Cnicus benedictus syn. Cnicus microcephalus, Carbenia benedicta, Carduus benedictus, Centaurea benedicta, Epitrachys microcephala

Plant Family: Asteraceae

Other Names: St. Benedict's Thistle, Blessed Thistle & Spotted Thistle.

Description: Holy thistle is an annual plant that grows to a height of 60cm; it is a native of the Mediterranean. The leaves are approximately 30cm in length, leathery and hairy in texture with prickly spines along the edges, they are a dark green in colour with white ‘crazed’ markings. The stems are deep red and are also covered in prickly hairs. The dense flowers are typical of the thistle family, they are 3-4cm in diameter and yellow in colour, the base of the flower is surrounded by sharp prickly bracts.

SUGGESTED USE

The small flower heads can be cooked and eaten in the same way that globe artichokes are eaten. Oil is extracted from the seeds.

SHELF LIFE

Shelf life of two years provided that goods are stored in an airtight container in ambient conditions.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

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Allergen Statement

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

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