Product: Artichoke, leaves Latin Name: Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus Plant Family: Asteraceae Other Names: Globe Artichoke, Green Artichoke, French Artichoke, Alcachofra, Alcachofera, Artichaut, Tyosen-azami & Heartichoke. Description: This native of the Mediterranean have similar characteristics to the thistle, it is a tall plant with a growing habit of 1 – 1.5 metres in height with a width of up to 1 metre. The leaves are arching, deeply lobed, silvery, glaucous-green leaves between 50–82 cm long. Brief History: Artichoke was used as a source of food and medicine by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans; in Rome, it was an important food eaten on feast days, but it wasn’t until the fifteenth century, that this plant made its appearance in European kitchens. It was also used as a deodorant, in the first century AD, Dioscorides recommended applying mashed roots on the body to sweeten offensive odours.
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Item model number:- 09ART_250g
Weight:- 250 g
Country of origin:- Morocco
Brand:- JustIngredients
Format:- Leaves
Age Range Description:- Adult
Speciality:- no_genetic_engineering
Package Information:- Pack
Country of origin:- Hungary
Date First Available:- 29 Mar. 2015
Brand:- JustIngredients
Variety:- Artichoke
Item form:- Leaves
Specialty:- no_genetic_engineering
Package information:- Pack