A perennial thistle with arching green leaves and edible flowers.

Artichoke

A perennial thistle with arching green leaves and edible flowers.

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…

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.

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…