noun
- A thistle-like plant with edible leafstalks, similar to an artichoke, native to the Mediterranean region.
Usage: Also called cardoon thistle or Cynara cardunculus.; The edible parts are the blanched leaf stalks and roots.
Examples
- The chef prepared cardoon by blanching the stalks and serving them with a cream sauce.
- Cardoons grow well in Mediterranean climates and require minimal water.
- In Spanish cuisine, cardoon is a traditional vegetable served during winter months.
- The plant's thistle-like flowers are purple and quite striking.
- She harvested the cardoon stalks before the first frost to ensure tenderness.