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artichoke, n Latin name: Cynara scolymus; part used: leaves; uses: lowers cholesterol, treats nonulcer dyspepsia, provides hepatoprotection; precautions: patients with gallstones or other gallbladder conditions. Also called globe artichoke. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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IN THE UNITED STATES, THE cultivated Green Globe artichoke dominates the field and the plate. Globe artichokes are not only edible; the plant they grow on is a majestic specimen, growing to 6 feet in height with deeply lobed silvery leaves. This is a carefully crafted book, one that seems as symmetrical and patterned as a globe artichoke. |
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