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Artichoke
also known as
Globe Artichoke
Cynara Cardunculus
The artichoke is an edible member of the thistle family. They are often steamed or boiled and served with a sauce to dip the leaves in. Artichokes have a delicate flavor and can be a lot of work - only the fleshy part of each leaf and the heart of the artichoke is edible.
Like many things, artichokes have a role in Greek Mythology. The maiden Cynara was seduced by Zeus and taken to Mt. Olympus to be near him. She had a good life on Olympus but missed her mother, so she returned to visit her. When she returned to Mt. Olympus, Zeus was displeased with her and turned her into a plant - Cynara Cardunculus.