Definitions for "Cardoon"
A large herbaceous plant (Cynara Cardunculus) related to the artichoke; -- used in cookery and as a salad.
Cardoons are the thick, fleshy stalks of a plant in the thistle family very similar to artichokes. It looks like very large, coarse, matte-gray celery. Popular in Italy, France and South America. Cardoons may be eaten raw or cooked and served like any vegetable.
southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots