cynara

• Nom désignant un genre de plantes épineuses de la famille des astéracées, comprenant notamment l'artichaut et le cardon.

A noun referring to a genus of thistle-like plants in the sunflower family, which includes the artichoke and cardoon.

nom propre

1. ArtichokeB2formal

   A plant of the thistle family, cultivated for its edible flower buds.

   Artichaut

   • The chef prepared a delicious salad with Cynara.
   • Cynara is often used in Mediterranean cuisine.
   • She grew Cynara in her garden for its beautiful purple flowers.

   Synonymesartichokeglobe artichoke

2. CardoonC1formal

   A related plant, similar to the artichoke, with edible leaf stalks.

   Cardon

   • Cardoon, also known as Cynara, is popular in some European dishes.
   • The farmer harvested the Cynara for its stalks.
   • Cynara cardunculus is the scientific name for cardoon.

   Synonymescardoon