Cardoon

Cynara cardunculus, cardoon selections

Varieties

2 entries

Variety	Description	Prices (EUR)	Details
Blanc amélioréBSI-B21680	—	10-24 KG €44.5625 / kg 5-9 KG €61.875 / kg 1-4 KG €83.125 / kg < 1 KG €135.00 / kg	Details
CardoonBSI-H801500	—	10-24 KG €34.00 / kg 5-9 KG €38.00 / kg 1-4 KG €42.00 / kg < 1 KG €72.00 / kg	Details

Cardoon belongs to Cynara cardunculus, the species complex that also includes globe artichoke selections.

Flowers and foliage

Its large, deeply divided grey-green leaves form a substantial perennial clump. Cardoon is distinguished by its leaf stalks, whereas globe artichokes are associated with immature flower heads. Mature plants develop purple, thistle-like flower heads.

Cardoon: seed selection

Cardoon and Blanc amélioré provide two named cardoon entries in the bulk seed catalogue.

At a glance

Species profile

Characteristics

Life cycle: Perennial

Botanical details

Botanical name: Cynara cardunculus
Common names: cardoon
Synonyms: Carduus cardunculus (L.) Baill., Cynara scolymus subsp. cardunculus (L.) Bonnier & Layens
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Cynara
Species: Cynara cardunculus