cardoon

英[kɑː'duːn] 美[kɑː'duːn]
  • n. 朝鲜蓟之一种
Noun:
  1. southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots

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