If my memory serves correctly, Castroville, Califoria is the "artichoke
capital" of the world, maybe their Chamber of Commerce could give you some
information.  By the way, I believe daisy's and artichokes are related in
that their both in the Family Compositae, which is a really huge group of
plants.

Greg

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On Sun, 26 May 1996, Heidi Anderson wrote:

> I'm sorry to post this question on the list, but I can't seem to find any
> information on the subject.  Can anyone tell me where artichokes come
> from.  Supposedly they are related to daisys, but where do they grow,
> what type of climate, anything.  My library has a very limited number of
> books none of which have any information.
> If anyone could give me any information on these plants, or any ideas of
> where else I can look for them, another list, etc.  it would be greatly
> appreciated.  Thanks much
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> Heidi Anderson
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