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Cynara scolymus

Cynara scolymus

9.0
A Mediterranean plant with a large edible flower head called the artichoke
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪnərə skoʊˈlɪməs/
  • Specialized
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  • He planted several Cynara scolymus in his garden to enjoy fresh artichokes in spring.

Examples

  • The fields outside Rome are famous for growing Cynara scolymus for the local market.

  • The Cynara scolymus is often used in Mediterranean cuisine.

  • Researchers studied the nutritional properties of Cynara scolymus extracts in their latest publication.

  • Have you ever tried a Cynara scolymus dish?

  • He planted several Cynara scolymus in his garden to enjoy fresh artichokes in spring.

  • The fields outside Rome are famous for growing Cynara scolymus for the local market.

  • The Cynara scolymus is a popular choice for appetizers in Mediterranean cuisine.

Synonyms

artichoke
vsCynara scolymus
34 3.1

A large edible flower head of a plant from the Mediterranean often eaten as a vegetable

is the scientific Latin name for that plant
globe artichoke
vsCynara scolymus
3.9

A large plant with a round, spiky flower head eaten as a vegetable

is the scientific Latin name for the same plant
artichoke plant
vsCynara scolymus
3.5

A plant with a large edible flower head that is grown for food

is the scientific Latin name used in botanical contexts

Surface Forms

Cynara scolymus singular
Cynara scolymuses plural

Morphology

Cynara + Scolymus

This is a Latin binomial: combining the genus 'Cynara' (which includes artichokes) with the species epithet 'scolymus' signals a particular plant species, so a learner who knows the constituent senses can infer it refers to a plant in the Cynara genus. However, the exact common name 'globe artichoke' and culinary sense are specialized biological/lexical knowledge not directly predictable from the parts alone, so the transparency is partial.

Etymology

Cynara scolymus may come from old Greek words: Cynara meaning 'artichoke' and scolymus meaning 'thistle'. The name gives a simple picture of a thistle-like plant with a large edible flower head, which is why it is the scientific name for the globe artichoke.