The cardoon (Cynara cardunculus / ˈsɪnərə kɑːrˈdʌnkjʊləs /), [2][3] also called the artichoke thistle, is a thistle in the family Asteraceae. It is a naturally occurring species that also has many cultivated …

Cynara cardunculus, commonly called cardoon, is a vigorous, columnar, upright, tender perennial that features prickly, razor-sharp, jagged, deeply-lobed, silver-gray leaves (white tomentose beneath) and …

Cardoon, with an artichoke-like flavor, was popular in ancient Greek, Roman, and Persian cuisine, and through the medieval and early modern periods in Europe, as well as in colonial America. Cardoon is …

Cardoon, (Cynara cardunculus), thistlelike perennial herb of the family Asteraceae, native to southern Europe and North Africa, where it is used as a vegetable.

Cardoons can grow up to six feet tall. The plant has large, silvery, grey leaves and purple thistle-like flowers. Some gardeners grow them for aesthetic purposes only, because are beautiful in floral …

Learn how to grow cardoon step-by-step—planting, care through the season, and harvest—your complete guide to growing cardoon!

Jul 24, 2025 · Cardoons are particularly popular in North Africa and Southern Europe; in Italy, you’ll find cardone, as they’re known, served as an appetizer with bagna càuda, fried in bread crumbs for a …

Cynara cardunculus, commonly known as Cardoon or Artichoke Thistle, is a dramatic herbaceous perennial grown for its edible leaf stalks and architectural beauty.

Nov 14, 2023 · Cardoon, a close relative of the artichoke and native to southern Europe, is mostly grown as an eye-catching ornamental in the United States but in Mediterranean cuisine, it is also used as a …

Oct 10, 2023 · A member of the asteracae family alongside dandelion and burdock, the cardoon looks like a cross between a super thick celery and an artichoke, according to Britannica. In fact, the …