Bull thistle, Cirsium horridulum, also known as yellow thistle or chadrons, is an an edible weed. LSU AgCenter research associate David Sexton demonstrates how to forage for thistle and how to prepare it! CAUTION: Not all plants are safe to eat— some can harm or even kill you. That’s why it’s important to have positive ID on plants you’re foraging for. #Foraging #Thistle #Reels #LSUAgCenter | LSU AgCenter

Foraging for Bull Thistle

I missed the best of thistle season in the low elevations, so here's a video from last year! This is musk or nodding thistle, Carduus nutans. It's my favorite of the thistles that I've tried in Colorado. once you get past the spines they have flavors of celery, cucumber, and melon. They can also be slightly bitter sometimes. They make an awesome pickle! #foragecolorado #forage #foraging #thistle #garden #plants #Colorado #eatwild | Forage Colorado