southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots
[ Syn: cynara cardunculus ]
only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes
southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots
[ Syn: cynara cardunculus ]
only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes