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1. Noun. Southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots.

Exact synonyms: Cynara Cardunculus
Group relationships: Cynara, Genus Cynara
Generic synonyms: Vegetable

2. Noun. Only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes.

Generic synonyms: Veg, Vegetable, Veggie
Group relationships: Cynara Cardunculus

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

1. Noun. prickly perennial plant, with impressive purple flowers ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. a perennial plant [n -S]

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