Cardoon - Wikipedia
The cardoon (Cynara cardunculus / ˈsɪnərə kɑːrˈdʌnkjʊləs /), [2][3] also called the artichoke thistle, is a thistle in the family Asteraceae. It is a naturally occurring species that also has many cultivated forms, including the globe artichoke.
Cynara cardunculus Profile – California Invasive Plant Council
Common names: artichoke thistle; cardoon; wild artichoke. Cynara cardunculus (artichoke thistle) is a large perennial thistle (family Asteraceae) from the Mediterranean region found below 500 m elevations throughout California, except in the Great Basin and Desert Regions.
Artichoke - Wikipedia
The globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus / ˈ s ɪ n ə r ə k ɑːr ˈ d ʌ n k j ʊ l ə s ˈ s k ɒ l ɪ m ə s /), [1] [2] [3] [4] also known by the names French artichoke and green artichoke in the United States, [5] is a variety of a species of thistle cultivated as food.
Cynara cardunculus L. - Calflora
Artichoke thistle, Cardoon. Cynara cardunculus is a perennial herb that is not native to California. [UCANR] Origins and Introduction: Artichoke thistle is native to the Mediterranean region but occurs as an aggressive and troublesome weed in grazing lands of Australia and New Zealand. ... The initial establishment of artichoke thistle in some ...
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke Thistle, Cardoon, Cardoons, …
Large, spiky, thistle-like flowers on tall stalks that bloom to bright purple. Edible like an artichoke, although of lesser quality. Leaves: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Deciduous Leaf Color: Gray/Silver Green Leaf Feel: Prickly Leaf Value To Gardener: Edible Showy Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Arrangement: Alternate Rosulate Leaf Margin: Lobed ...
Cynara - Wikipedia
Cynara is a genus of thistle-like perennial plants in the family Asteraceae. They are native to the Mediterranean region, the Middle East , northwestern Africa , and the Canary Islands . The genus name comes from the Greek kynara , which means "artichoke".
IPCW Plant Report – California Invasive Plant Council
Distinctive features: Artichoke thistle (Cynara. cardunculus) is a spiny thistle of the sunflower family, head high, occasionally taller, crowned by a cluster of showy, bright purple thistle. flowerheads that are two to three inches in diameter from April through July.
10 Health Benefits of Artichokes
2024年2月23日 · Artichokes are chock-full of vitamins, nutrients and disease-fighting phytochemicals. Czerwony shares 10 reasons artichokes are an okey-dokey artichoky addition to your dinner table. 1. Provides a ...
Growing Guide: How to Grow Cardoon (Artichoke Thistle)
2024年2月9日 · Planting Artichoke Thistle, also known as Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus), brings a bold, architectural element to your garden with its striking, silvery-blue foliage and large thistle-like flowers. Here's a comprehensive guide to planting and caring for …
Artichoke | Diseases and Pests, Description, Uses, Propagation
Artichoke, scientifically known as Cynara scolymus, is a herbaceous perennial thistle cultivated for its edible fleshy flower head, commonly referred to as the "heart," which is considered a delicacy.