Cardoon

[kɑ:'du:n]

(noun.) only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes.

(noun.) southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots.

坎蒂丝手打--From WordNet

(n.) A large herbaceous plant (Cynara Cardunculus) related to the artichoke; -- used in cookery and as a salad.

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n. a perennial plant the prickly artichoke of the Mediterranean region.—Also Chardoon′.

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