CARDOON

• (noun) only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes

• (noun) southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots

  synonyms : cynara cardunculus

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