Organisms

Cynara scolymus

A plant species of the genus CYNARA, family ASTERACEAE. The flower bud is the familiar artichoke eaten as a vegetable.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A plant species of the genus CYNARA, family ASTERACEAE. The flower bud is the familiar artichoke eaten as a vegetable.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Artichoke
  • Artichokes

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

SCOLYMUS genus is also available

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History Note

2003

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.100w.269w.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cynara scolymus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D031943. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D031943
  2. Cynara scolymus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q134609