Product Description
Artichoke Leaf
Artichoke leaf, also known as Cynara scolymus are the spike-tipped petals of the well known vegetable,
the globe artichoke. All of the different species of Cynara look like thistles, because they are tall, spiny
short-lived perennial plants whose large flower heads open exposing seeds when the Cynara scolymus goes through its decline each growing season.
Artichoke leafs form as scales on the bud of artichokes that you typically find for sale at your local
grocery. Artichokes and artichoke leaf are actually the flower buds of the herb, and are deliciously
edible, as is the base of the bud, known as the heart. Artichokes require a warm climate for good
growth, are typically grown in California and the Mediterranean countries, and can be grown from seed
or by various plant propagation methods. The height of harvest for the buds of the artichoke herb
occurs in the spring. Artichoke leaf is commonly used to promote digestion. The leaves of are typically
gathered right at the end of the plant's growing seasonBotanical Name:Cynara scolymus
Botanical Name:Cynara scolymus
Origin:Croatia/France/Germany
SKU:209137-34
