cardoon

noun

only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery)

southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots

Roots

carduuscard- · Latin · thistle one-oon · Italian · augmentative suffix

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