"Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus). a, top of plant; b, flowering head."-Whitney, 1902

Artichoke

"Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus). a, top of plant; b, flowering head."-Whitney, 1902

Tubers of Helianthus tuberosus, called "artichoke."

Artichoke

Tubers of Helianthus tuberosus, called "artichoke."

The blossom of the Artichoke plant is edible and cultivated world wide.

Artichoke

The blossom of the Artichoke plant is edible and cultivated world wide.

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus).

Jerusalem Artichoke

Of the Composite family (Compositae), the Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus).

A perennial thistle with arching green leaves and edible flowers.

Artichoke

A perennial thistle with arching green leaves and edible flowers.

A species of sunflower cultivated for its tuber, which is used as a root vegetable.

Jerusalem Artichoke

A species of sunflower cultivated for its tuber, which is used as a root vegetable.

The globe artichoke is grown to use the immature flower-heads. There are both green and purple varieties.

Globe Artichoke

The globe artichoke is grown to use the immature flower-heads. There are both green and purple varieties.

The tuber shaped roots of the jerusalem artichoke are used as a vegetable during the winter. The jerusalem artichoke is native to Brazil.

Jerusalem Artichoke

The tuber shaped roots of the jerusalem artichoke are used as a vegetable during the winter. The jerusalem…

The outer segments of bomarea edulis are rose with green tips. The inner segments are spotted with rose. The tubers are edible and are similar to Jerusalem Artichoke.

Flowering Branch of Bomarea Edulis

The outer segments of bomarea edulis are rose with green tips. The inner segments are spotted with rose.…

Globe artichokes is grown for its edible flower heads. It is a strong, thistle-like plant.

Globe Artichoke

Globe artichokes is grown for its edible flower heads. It is a strong, thistle-like plant.

The edible parts of the artichoke are the the fleshy receptacle of the flower head and the thickened base of the scales. They can be eaten raw but are usually boiled and served with butter or sauce.

Edible Heads of Artichoke

The edible parts of the artichoke are the the fleshy receptacle of the flower head and the thickened…

Jerusalem artichoke is the tuber of a sunflower. The flower produces white, edible tubers. It can be raw or boiled and served cold with oil and vinegar.

Tuber of Jerusalem Artichoke

Jerusalem artichoke is the tuber of a sunflower. The flower produces white, edible tubers. It can be…