It’s not very often that I get to see an artichoke in full bloom. I spotted this one in a neighbor’s yard and went home to get my camera.
I have many photos of ordinary thistle blooms and whenever I see the extra large artichoke blooms I’m reminded that the lovely vegetable I like to dip in lemon butter or toss with pasta is really a member of the thistle family.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Artichoke
It’s not very often that I get to see an artichoke in full bloom. I spotted this one in a neighbor’s yard and went home to get my camera.
I have many photos of ordinary thistle blooms and whenever I see the extra large artichoke blooms I’m reminded that the lovely vegetable I like to dip in lemon butter or toss with pasta is really a member of the thistle family.
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This is so cool--never seen anything like it...Thanks for bringing the most beautiful things right to my computer screen!
I love artichokes but the task of eating them does not appeal to me so I usually avoid them. The bloom in the photo looks like a huge "puff ball!" Such an exquisite colour!!
I had never seen an artichoke growing before. The Scottsdale Community COllege athletic teams are called the "Artichokes," by the way.
I have never seen an artichoke in bloom and thanks for the lesson the thistle family.
The color is lovely.
I've never seen an artichoke in bloom. I didn't know they did bloom! I always thought they grew closer to the ground like cabbages. Although, I knew you had to dig out the stringy thistle stuff from an artichoke before cooking them, I didn't realize they were in the thistle family. I've learned something.
I've never seen one blooming before! Excellent!
Great shot!
I sometimes eat artichokes the hard way. One of my favorite Memphis restaurants has artichoke dip, and that is much easier.
Beautiful!
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