Artichoke 1 article

The edible portion of an artichoke is an immature flower bud made of layered bracts around a tender heart and an inedible fuzzy choke. Whole buds are commonly steamed so the flesh can be scraped from the leaves, while the hearts are roasted, canned, marinated, added to salads, or blended into dips. This flower-bud structure, rather than a root or leafy-vegetable form, is the key feature that separates artichokes from most other vegetables.