Wild artichoke
Cynara cornigera
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Crete, Cyprus, Europe, Greece, Mediterranean
How it is used for food
The young stems and flowers are eaten raw or boiled or fried. The leaves are boiled.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Stems, flowers, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Agriagginara, Chosti, Hostes, Kafkaromana, Kafkaroua, Kinara