1.(Plants) Also called:globe artichokea thistle-like Eurasian plant,Cynara scolymus,cultivated for its large edible flower head containing many fleshy scalelike bracts: familyAsteraceae(composites) 2.(Plants) the unopened flower head of this plant, which can be cooked and eaten ...
1.(Plants) Also called:globe artichokea thistle-like Eurasian plant,Cynara scolymus,cultivated for its large edible flower head containing many fleshy scalelike bracts: familyAsteraceae(composites) 2.(Plants) the unopened flower head of this plant, which can be cooked and eaten ...
Artichoke, large thistlelike perennial plant of the aster family grown for its edible flower buds. The thick bracts and the receptacle of the immature flower head are a culinary delicacy with a delicate nutlike flavor. Learn more about the artichoke plan
of North America were thought to have obtained the plants from the valleys of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and their tributaries where the plant is abundant, and began cultivating crops for sustenance on what is now Cape Code in 1605. Native Americans called the plants “sun roots”, as ...
sprouted potato tuberThe “eyes” of a potato are clusters of buds in the axils of the scalelike leaves, each of which can grow into a new plant. tuber, specialized storagestemof certain seed plants. Tubers are usually short and thickened and typically grow below thesoil. Largely composed...
What are Hearts of Palm? What is Broccolini? What is Chard? What is Kale? What is Jicama? What are Cardoons? Discussion Comments By anon259653 — On Apr 07, 2012 I didn't know they were something edible. By somerset — On Jul 29, 2008 Artichokes are fussy plants, requiring attent...
Chinese artichoke (Stachys affinis) and similar plants in the genera Stachys and Lycopus produce small, white tubers that are crisp and neutral in flavor.
HOME»Seeds - Vegetable»Artichoke 12,350 SEEDS / LB Sow seed indoors 8-12 weeks before your last spring frost date. Transplant outdoors 2-3′ apart in rows 4-6″ apart. Globe artichoke need a cold treatment so time the transplanting so that plants receive 10 days of 45-50 degree te...
Growth and yield of symptomatic plants are severely affected, flower heads are distorted and plants may die. If the plant survives the new foliage develops poorly and often shows bright chrome yellow discoloration. AMCV is a species in the genus Tombusvirus (family Tombusviridae) (Lommel e...
Allergy to ragweed and related plants: Artichoke may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare...