Globe artichoke or Cardoon, Cynara cardunculus, brown dried seed head in winter, macro side view
The Globe Artichoke or Cardoon, Cynara cardunculus or scolymus, is a member of the thistle family often grown for its large edible flower buds or as a striking ornamental plant. In winter its large dried out seed heads have a stark natural textural beauty and provide a place for small birds to forage insects.
Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Southern England
Photo credit: © Jackie Tweddle / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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