Green Globe Artichoke is a heirloom (tender warm weather perennial in warm locations or a semi-hardy, cool weather annual in cooler regions) vegetable that is native to the Mediterranean, but can be commonly found growing in California and in gardens throughout the United States. At maturity, this plant reaches the height of 3-5' and features an upright thick stem, deeply serrated, jagged, green leaves, and edible pinecone-shaped flower buds that if left to bloom will bare purplish-blue anthers. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees and butterflies, is used to make dye, and is both edible and medicinal!
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