Artichoke concrete
Botanical name |
Cynara cardunculus L. var (Scolymus)
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Synonymous | Common artichoke |
Origin | North Africa (Egypt) |
Illustration |
Basil Besler, Hortus Eystettensis
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Botanical description |
The artichoke is an improved member of the large thistle family. It is a vegetable plant grown for its "head" harvested before the flowers develop.
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Olfactory description | Its brown concrete, obtained by extraction from its head, gives off a herbaceous and powdery odor. |
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