Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus)
Species Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus)
The cardoon, also called the artichoke thistle, is a thistle in the family Asteraceae. It is a naturally occurring species that also has many cultivated forms, including the globe artichoke. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it was domesticated in ancient times and still occurs as a wild plant.
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Perennial (hardy)
- Time to harvest
- 120–150 days
- Frost limit
- −2 °C