
Herb Directory

Globe Artichoke
Alternative Name:
Cynara cardunculus
Globe artichoke, believed to be native to North Africa, now thrives mainly in the Mediterranean regions.
This tall, thistle-like plant produces edible globe-shaped flower buds that bloom in a beautiful purple-violet array.
Culinary traditions celebrate its delicate hearts, while its bitter leaves find medicinal use, in helping relieve digestive disturbances and supporting bile flow.