Silybum marianum

Family: Compositae
Common name: Milk Thistle
4 1/2" pot, 15/tray

A showy garden ornamental plant for food and medicine. Forms a rosette with shiny, spined leaves with white veining. The flower is a stalk of solitary purple thistle-like flowers. All parts are edible. Medicinally the active component of silymarin is found in the seeds and is known for its liver rebuilding properties. Size: 24-30" Spacing: 12-14" Full sun.

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