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.

Edited by Candice--From WordNet

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

Editor: Stanton

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

Inputed by Byron