Common Name: Goryeo-eonggeonqui

General Information

Cirsium setidens is an erect, herbaceous perennial plant producing a rosette of basal leaves and flowering stems around 100 - 150cm tall.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food. It is cultivated in its native area as an edible herb[].
Cirsium setidens is endemic to the Korean peninsula. Currently there is no evidence of decline, and although there are threats in place in various parts of its range, it is unclear whether these would have a sufficient impact to justify to categorise this species as threatened at present. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2017)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - Korea

Habitat

Shady mainly deciduous woods and open areas in submontane and mountainous regions; at elevations from 450 - 1,530 metres[]

Properties

Conservation Status	Least Concern
Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	1.25 m
Cultivation Status	Cultivated

Cultivation Details

Cirsium species are generally easily grown plants, succeeding in any ordinary garden soil in a sunny position[].

Edible Uses

The plant is cultivated as an edible herb[]. No more details.
Used as 'namul' in Korea - this is a cooked side dish prepared by steaming or blanching the vegetables, placing them in small serving bowls with sesame oil seasoning and serving them at room temperature[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The seed of all species of thistles yields a good oil by expression[]. No details of potential yields etc are given[].

Propagation

Seed -