What is another word for Cynara Scolymus?
Pronunciation: [sa͡ɪnˈɑːɹə skˈɒlɪməs] (IPA) 
Cynara scolymus, commonly known as artichoke, is a green vegetable that belongs to the thistle family. It is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated for its edible flower buds and fleshy, toothed leaves. Synonyms for Cynara scolymus include globe artichoke, French artichoke, green artichoke, and artichaut. The name globe artichoke is derived from the shape of its flower heads, which are round like a globe. French artichoke is so named because it was introduced to France in the 16th century from Italy. Green artichoke is used to differentiate the fresh vegetable from canned or pickled artichokes. And artichaut is simply the French term for artichoke.
