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n. A Mediterranean plant (Cynara cardunculus) closely related to the artichoke, cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots.

n. Cynara cardunculus, a prickly perennial plant with impressive purple flowers.

n. A large herbaceous plant (Cynara Cardunculus) related to the artichoke; -- used in cookery and as a salad.

n. A thistle.

n. The Cynara Cardunculus, a perennial plant belonging to the same genus as the artichoke, and somewhat resembling it.

n. only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes

n. southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots

"Now the cardoon is the European artichoke run wild and its character somewhat altered in a different soil and climate."

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