Species
Cynara scolymus
Etymology
Cynara: From the Greek kyon 'dog', referring to the spines on the involucre suggesting a dog's teeth
Common Name(s)
globe artichoke
Authority
Cynara scolymus L.
Family
Asteraceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs - Composites
Flowering
February, March
Flower Colours
Violet / Purple
Fruiting
March
Year Naturalised
1958
Origin
Cultivated origin, probably Mediterranean
This page last updated on 25 Mar 2010