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Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus)

Cardoon

Cynara cardunculus

EdibleZones 69herb

The cardoon, 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.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

At a glance

Sunlight
Full sun
Water need
Low
Mature height
2 m
Maintenance
Low
Hardiness
USDA 6–9
Layers
herb

Functional roles

foodpollinatorinsectary

Propagation

How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.

divisionseedeasy

When: Sow spring; divide spring

Eat the blanched stems; a magnet for bees if left to flower.

Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.