Artichoke
The artichoke , also known by the other names: French artichoke, globe artichoke, and green artichoke in the United States, is a variety of a species of thistle cultivated as food. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom. The budding artichoke flower-head is a cluster of many budding small flowers (an inflorescence), together with many bracts, on an edible base. Once the buds bloom, the structure changes to a coarse, barely edible form. Another variety of the same species is the cardoon, a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. Both wild forms and cultivated varieties (cultivars) exist.
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Recipes

Artichoke Quiche with Roasted Red Peppers - Easy and Delicious - Veena Azmanov
Want to add artichoke to your repertoire of quiches? It's a snap with this simple but tasty artichoke quiche with roasted red peppers recipe. This takes about 30 minutes to bake and is the perfect dish for brunch, special occasions, or even a quick dinner...

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken | The Recipe Critic
Pan seared chicken is smothered in a decadent sauce with spinach and artichokes in this Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken. It's a quick simple way to put a gourmet meal on the table any day of the week. Not only is it quick to make, it's made all in one...