Cynara syriaca
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 50-250 cm tall. The leaves are alternate or in rings. They have teeth and are spiny. The flowers are violet and have spiny bracts.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Israel, Mediterranean, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
It is cultivated.