The Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus)

Waiting to see if a flower head appears, this is planted in the forest garden where I work.(on an organic farm)

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Ferdy Christant

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Interesting looking plant, a new species intro, geotagged, well described, and the photo of a stunning quality...nothing left to desire :) Posted 12 years ago
1. Bridget Charity Rendall
  
  Grizzly Bear
  
  Thank you for your kind words fchristant :) Posted 12 years ago

The Cardoon

The cardoon , also called the artichoke thistle, cardone, cardoni, carduni or cardi, is a thistle-like plant in the family Asteraceae. It is the naturally occurring form of the same species as the globe artichoke, and has many cultivated varieties. It is native to the western and central Mediterranean region, where it was domesticated in ancient times.

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Similar species: Asterales

Species identified by Bridget Charity Rendall