It is the naturally occurring form of the same species as the globe artichoke, and has many cultivated varieties.
Only the leaves and flower stalks are eaten on this cousin of the globe artichoke.
If you're looking for something architectural, you could do worse than globe artichokes, with their ragged grey/green leaves and towering flowers.
Three rows each of potatoes, turnips, globe artichokes, carrots and what might be celeriac.
The edible globe artichoke is usually considered to be an ancient cultigen of this plant.
The globe artichoke is related to the thistle.
I've had success matching this with simple tomato pizzas, globe artichokes and herby salads.
If you doubt that vegetables can be as attractive as flowers, then take a closer look at globe artichokes.
I simply boiled some globe artichokes and served them warm with a mayonnaise spiked with wasabi.
Vegetables, especially globe artichokes, are common.