Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) - Image 13

Botanical name: Cynara cardunculus

Common name: Artichoke

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: Mediterranean

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersThorny or spinyEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) green flower close up showing layers of thick pointed bracts
Cynara cardunculus (Artichoke) green flower head showing pointed bracts overlapping on the main stem
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