A plant of the genus Ekhiops or a thistle-like plant found in Mediterranean and Asian regions.
From Greek 'echinos' meaning hedgehog, referring to the spiky appearance of the plant's flower head; also spelled 'ekhiops' in some botanical texts.
The name 'ekhimi' comes from its hedgehog-spiky flowers, and these tough plants were traditionally used in Middle Eastern medicine to treat liver and stomach problems.
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