southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots
only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes
A large herbaceous plant (Cynara Cardunculus) related to the artichoke; used in cookery and as a salad
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