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March 10 - The Artichoke Defined:

(Increased availability means good prices on artichokes recently - so this week's tips & trivia are all about the glorious globe!)

An artichoke is Actually a thistle and a member of the sunflower family. The artichoke itself is a flower bud or immature flower head. The tender bases of the petals and the fleshy heart to which the petals are connected are the edible portions.

OASIS has much more information on Artichokes.

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