A Sulfur clings to what I believe is a Bull Thistle in the brushland north of Edinburg.. I've read that Bull Thistle is edible. I wonder if anyone has a recipe or has ever eaten any?
Sulfur on Bull Thistle
That hungry, huh? chuckle.
Great info for the "preppers"!
I had never heard of this
Guess in the old times you
really DID eat whatever
could be found !
Ya learn something new
every day !
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/32173/
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2737/
Guess you serve it with dandelion or poke salad! LOL!
The thistles are frequently used as host plants for the butterflies. Like the American Lady and Painted Lady.....they lay eggs on several species of thistle.
Most if you noticed like the links you posted Becky are invasive. A funny note a while back a friend was in a garden club and a thistle was their logo!
That's actually a male Checkered White (Pontia protodice). Thistles are excellent nectar plants for a lot of different species of butterflies and moths.
Dale Clark
Dallas County Lepidopterists' Society
www.dallasbutterflies.com
Thanks for the correction, Lep! I'll edit my info.
I was going to mention it was a white but I didn't know for sure which one! LOL! ;-)
I really like thistles especially Texas thistle, the flowers are so pretty and the butterflies love them. I have one in the flower bed that is at least 5 feet tall.
Josephine.