- 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
- What Are Cardoons? - The Spruce Eats
Cardoons are a type of thistle in the sunflower family and are closely related to artichokes They're also known as the artichoke thistle But instead of eating the flower buds as with artichokes, the stems are the tasty part of cardoons The spiny green stalks resemble a large bunch of celery, but don't break off a stalk and get snacking
- How to Plant and Grow Cardoon - Better Homes Gardens
Cardoon, a close relative of the artichoke and native to southern Europe, is mostly grown as an eye-catching ornamental in the United States but in Mediterranean cuisine, it is also used as a vegetable Depending on the climate, cardoon is grown as an annual or a perennial
- What Is Cardoon - Cardoon Planting Information | Gardening Know How
Considered by some to be just an invasive weed and by others as a culinary delight, cardoon plants are are very similar to the globe artichoke Learn more about the herb in this article
- Cardoon, Cynara cardunculus – Wisconsin Horticulture
Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus), a close relative of artichoke (Cynara scolymus, although some taxonomists have considered them just varieties of the species cardunculus and they will form hybrids), is a great addition to the garden for making a dramatic statement with its large, spiny, silvery foliage and sometimes for the globe-like, violet
- What Are Cardoons And What Do They Taste Like? - Mashed
Cardoons (also known as cardones) are a type of edible thistle native to the Mediterranean region and grown in several parts of the world for decorative and culinary purposes (via Missouri Botanical Garden)
- Growing Cardoon: How to Plant, Raise and Use This Remarkable Plant
Cardoons can grow up to six feet tall The plant has large, silvery, grey leaves and purple thistle-like flowers Some gardeners grow them for aesthetic purposes only, because are beautiful in floral arrangements I have them planted on unused banks to add to my variety of culinary options
- Cynara cardunculus - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Cynara cardunculus, commonly called cardoon, is a vigorous, columnar, upright, tender perennial that features prickly, razor-sharp, jagged, deeply-lobed, silver-gray leaves (white tomentose beneath) and thistle-like flowers
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