The globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) is a variety of a species of thistle cultivated as a food.

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The globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) is a variety of a species of thistle cultivated as a food. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom.

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