Characteristics
- Annual herbaceous plant
- Leaves: elongated, with small spines, thistle-like
- Height: 60-130 cm
- Flower: yellow to red heads with spiky bracts
- Root: deep taproot with lateral roots
Environmental needs
- Tolerant to salt and drought
- Likes warmth
- Deep, well-drained soils
- High demand for nutrients
Use
- Dye plant
- Oil production
- Catch crop
