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cardoon

cardoon

1 9.9
A Mediterranean plant related to the artichoke with thick edible stalks and roots
  • noun
  • /kɑrˈduːn/
translation icon : alcachofa de Jerusalén
  • The cardoon is often used in Mediterranean cuisine.
  • cardoon and artichoke
  • cardoon plant

Examples

  • She planted a cardoon in her kitchen garden next to the artichokes.

  • In Mediterranean cuisine, cardoon is often grilled or braised to enhance its flavor.

  • Only the stalks of the cardoon are typically eaten, often cooked in stews or baked dishes.

  • The cardoon is prized in Mediterranean cuisine for its tender blanched stalks.

  • Many chefs love to cook with cardoons for their unique flavor.

  • The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh cardoon stalks and herbs from the garden.

  • Gardeners appreciate cardoon for its edible stalks, which can be harvested and enjoyed in various recipes.

Synonyms

Cynara cardunculus
vscardoon
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant from southern Europe with spiny leaves and purple flowers, grown for edible stalks and roots

is the common name for that same Mediterranean plant rather than the scientific form

Surface Forms

cardoon singular
cardoons plural

Etymology

Cardoon comes from an old word carduus that means 'thistle'. The plant looks like a large thistle and is related to the artichoke, which shows why people grow it for its edible stalks.