SPECIMEN / ASTERACEAE
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
Globe Artichoke
Origin to be documented
SPECIES REFERENCE / Cynara cardunculus
The cardoon (Cynara cardunculus ), 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. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it was domesticated in ancient times and still occurs as a wild plant.
This description covers the referenced species, not the specific cultivar, provenance, or seed selection.
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- Botanical family
- Asteraceae
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