Artichoke Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Artichoke plants are a popular garden addition in Southern California due to their drought tolerance and beautiful blooms.
- The artichoke plant, a Mediterranean native, blooms from July to September and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
- To propagate an artichoke plant, simply cut off a mature sucker, called an offset, to create a new plant.
- Artichoke plants have spiky leaves that grow in a rosette pattern, adding a unique texture to garden landscapes.
- This artichoke plant has not been fertilized or pruned, yet it produces an abundance of edible flowers in the summer months.