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Fast Facts about Artichoke

Fast Facts about Artichoke

The scientific name of the artichoke is Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus  It belongs to the Asteraceae family (family of sunflower and daisy) Artichoke is native to the Mediterranean countries Italy […]

Cynara scolynum

Cynara scolynum – Artichoke seeds

Scientific Name (Species, Family): Cynara scolynum / Cynara scolymus, Asteraceae Common name(s): Artichoke Type of reproductive material: Seed Weight of 100 seeds: 5.140 g / 0.181 oz Plant life cycle: […]

Cynara cardunculus - Artichoke seeds

Cynara cardunculus – Artichoke seeds

Scientific Name (Species, Family): Cynara cardunculus, Asteraceae Common name(s), variety: Artichoke/Cardoon, Life Type of reproductive material: Seed Weight of 100 seeds: 4.984 g / 0.176 oz Plant life cycle: Perennial […]