1. Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head
   - artichoke, artichoke plant, Cynara scolymus 
2. A thistlelike flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart
   - artichoke

Derived forms: globe artichokes

Type of: veg, vegetable, veggie

Part of: Cynara, genus Cynara

Encyclopedia: Globe artichoke

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