Associations to the word «Cardoon»

Wiktionary

CARDOON, noun. Cynara cardunculus, a prickly perennial plant related to the artichoke which has leaf stalks eaten as a vegetable.

Dictionary definition

CARDOON, noun. Southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots.
CARDOON, noun. Only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes.

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