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Globe Artichokes

(Cynara cardunculus variety scolymus)

Globe Artichokes (Cynara cardunculus variety scolymus) are native to the Mediterranean, and were eaten by the Greeks and Romans. They came to Britain via Holland in the time of Henry VIII.

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Author VVmasterPosted on 2023-08-182023-08-18Categories Crop History

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