Cardoon
Cardoon
Cardoon (pronunciation: /kɑːrˈduːn/), also known as Cynara cardunculus, is a thistle-like plant in the sunflower family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it was domesticated in ancient times.
Etymology
The term "Cardoon" is derived from the Latin carduus, meaning "thistle". The scientific name Cynara cardunculus is a combination of the Greek kynara, which means "artichoke", and the Latin cardunculus, a diminutive form of carduus.
Description
The Cardoon plant grows to a height of 1.5–2 m (4 ft 11 in–6 ft 7 in) with deeply lobed and heavily spined green to grey-green tomentose leaves that form a rosette. The flowers are violet-purple, produced in a large, globose, massively spined capitulum up to 6 cm (2 in) in diameter.
Uses
Cardoon is used in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits. It is believed to have diuretic, cholagogue (stimulating bile production in the liver), and anti-diabetic properties. The plant is also used in culinary applications, particularly in Mediterranean cuisine.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cardoon
- Wikipedia's article - Cardoon
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