Cynara scolymus

Botanical Description

Cynara scolymus is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial plant growing from a deep taproot; it can grow up to 2 metres tall[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. ]. The plant is sometimes cultivated for its edible and medicinal uses. It is also grown as an ornamental, where it is especially valued for the architectural effect of its leaves and flowers[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. ].