Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Cynara L. [50]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Asteraceae

family_ja: キク

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distribution_en: Medit., Canary Is.

description_en: Genus of about 10 species of clump-forming, thistle-like perennials found on well-drained, sunny slopes and grassland in the Mediterranean region, N.W. Africa, and the Canary Islands. Many are imposing plants, with pinnatifid or 2-pinnatifid, silvery or greyish green leaves and tall, spherical flowerheads, borne singly or in corymbs. Cynara species are statuesque plants, suitable for a herbaceous border. The flowerhead bracts, leaf-stalks, and midribs of some species are edible. The thistle-like flowerheads are also useful for dried flower arrangements, and attract bees.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame, or divide in spring. Insert root cuttings in winter.

pests_en: Susceptible to grey mould (Botrytis), slugs, and aphids.

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comment_ja: チョウセンアザミ(アーティチョーク=artichoke)

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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