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 Thistle, Silver
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|  |  Scientific Name: Carlina acaulis Common Name:  Silver Thistle
 Other Common Names:   
Carlina Angelica, Carline 
Thistle, Dwarf Thistle, Everthroat, Silver Thistle, Stemless Thistle
 Plant Type: Biennial
 Where To Plant: Full Sun to Partly Shady
 Soil Types: Average
 Zones (See US Zone map): 5-7
 Germination: Easy
 Number of Seeds Per Pack: 15
 Uses: Medicinal
 Notes: Root is used as a liver, gall bladder, and kidney tonic.  And an ingredient in Swedish cooking.  Bitter, good for  skins diseases.
 ONOPORDON  ACANTHIUM The cotton is occasionally collected from the stem and used to stuff pillows, and the oil obtained from the seeds has been used on the Continent for burning, both in lamps and for ordinary culinary purposes. Twelve pounds of the seeds are said to produce, when heat is used in expression, about 3 lb of oil.  Price: $3.50/pkt 
 
 
 
  
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conditions treated with this herb is not intended as sound medical advice. The 
seeds are NOT to be ingested only planted. Herbs need to taken only with 
the guidance of a trained physician or established herblist. 
 
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