globe artichoke

Artichoke artichoke, alias French lily, chrysanthemum thistle, foreign lily, lotus hundred lotus, etc. It is a perennial herb feeding on flower buds in Cirsium of Compositae. Originated in the Mediterranean coast, it evolved from thistle, which was eaten by Romans as early as 2000 years ago, and was widely cultivated in Europe and America. It was introduced to China from France in the 19th century, and now it is mainly cultivated in Beijing, Beijing and Yunnan. The edible organ of artichoke is the thick and tender part of the bract base and the fleshy whole receptacle. Artichokes are rich in vitamins, iron, artichokes, flavonoids and many other beneficial ingredients. There are many ways to eat, such as stir-frying, making sauce, making soup or processing into cans. Its stems and leaves can be used as aperitif and sepals can be used as preserves. The leaves contain artichoke, which has the effects of treating chronic hepatitis and lowering cholesterol.
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