Globe artichoke
Cynara scolymus
- Layer 4 · Herbaceous
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to the Mediterranean region, it is a vigorous perennial with silvery leaves and edible inflorescences. It plays a prominent role in the herbaceous layer, accumulating minerals and attracting pollinators.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Herbaceous plant up to 1.5 m
- Mature diameter: 1.2 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
- January
- February — Planting
- March — Harvest — Planting
- April — Harvest
- May — Harvest
- June — Harvest
- July
- August
- September — Planting
- October — Planting
- November
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The immature flower buds are consumed in cooking, and the leaves are used for liver-protective infusions.
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