Globe Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) I

These architectural plants are mainly grown for their large edible flower heads but they are also ornamental enough for the flower garden. Easy to cook and high in antioxidants, their large green flower heads have thick, fleshy overlapping plates that have a delicious sweet nutty flavour. Ideal for boiling and then dipped in a sauce or stuffed and baked in the oven.