Syrian Artichoke (Cynara syriaca Boiss.)

Syrian Artichoke (Cynara syriaca Boiss.)

Arabic names: Ḥarshaf Sūrī, Arḍī Shawki, Al-Kharshūf Al-Sūrī, Kharfīsh, Khurfīsh Al-Ḥamīr

Edibility and Usage

• Blooming period: June to August
• Seed collection period: August to December

Description

• Perenniality: Perennial
• Petal color: Violet
• Leaf type: Dissected
• Life form: Hemicryptophyte

Scientific Data

• Genus: Cynara
• Family: Asteraceae