> 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
> >
> >
> > Heidi Anderson
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> >

Heidi,

The articoke is a thistle, belonging to the genus Cirsium, I think.

Robert

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