Artichokes (Cynara scolymus) are mostly known for their edible "hearts," which form in the plant's immature flower buds. Closely related to dandelions, thistles, sunflowers, and other plants in the ...

Artichokes are a delicious vegetable as well as a beautiful and interesting plant to have in your garden. The artichoke’s overall appearance of spiky leaves, purple flowers and edible buds is truly a ...

A globe artichoke is the edible flower bud of the artichoke plant, which belongs to the thistle family, and is the most common type of artichoke. Baby artichokes are smaller versions of the globe ...