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Cardoon
C. cardunculus var. sylvestris
43.8341, 15.9051
Field Notes
Description:
The wild Cardoon is a robust herbaceous perennial plant, about 1 to 1,5 m in height. It sports deeply lobed and heavily spined green to grey-green stout leaves with spines; with violet-purple flowers thistle-like flowers.
Habitat:
Wild Cardoon is the plant of dry climates and habitats, native to Mediterranean basin. Here, observed on a dry escarpment close to NP Krka.
Notes:
Edible plant and appreciated locally (Mediterranean cuisine, cuisine from Lyon): flower buds are sometimes eaten like small artichokes, while inner white stalks can be prepared by braising them in cooking liquid (gratin).
Reference Links:
Cardoon - Wikipedia
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PublishedJuly 10, 2018
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