VIRTUAL CATALOGUE OF PLANT SPECIES

Cynara scolymus L.

FAMILY : ASTERACEAE SCIENTIFIC NAME : Cynara scolymus L. COMMON NAME : Artichoke GARDEN COLLECTION : Useful plants: Horticultural DESCRIPTION :

WILD SPECIES:
Western Mediterranean

PLANTING:
September–October

HARVESTING:
March–April

USES:
the immature inflorescence is consumed baked, fried, boiled, or preserved

NOTABLE VARIETIES:
White of Tudela (elongated, small, and compact), Campus de Retanya (the largest and roundest), and Violet of Provence (small with purplish tones)