Golden Thistle

Did you know

• The bright yellow flowers sit along spiny, winged stems that make the entire plant look armored.
• The fleshy root and young stems are edible and were traditionally eaten in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
• It is sometimes called 'Spanish oyster plant' because the cooked root has a mild, oyster-like flavor.
• It thrives in the driest, poorest soils around the Mediterranean, often growing in abandoned fields.
• The flowers open only in sunshine and close tightly on cloudy days and at night.

Color meanings

Uses

• Edible
• Ornamental
• Traditional cuisine
• Xeriscaping