Cayuse Thistle, Edible Thistle, Indian Thistle, Macoun's Thistle
Cirsium edule var. edule
Synonyms: Carduus macounii, Cirsium edule var. macounii, Cirsium hallii, Cirsium macounii
The photo above shows edible thistle as seen along the Hurrican Hill Trail in Olympic National Park...........July 25, 2008.
Paul Slichter