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.
This is so cool--never seen anything like it...Thanks for bringing the most beautiful things right to my computer screen!
ReplyDeleteI 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!!
ReplyDeleteI had never seen an artichoke growing before. The Scottsdale Community COllege athletic teams are called the "Artichokes," by the way.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen an artichoke in bloom and thanks for the lesson the thistle family.
ReplyDeleteThe color is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'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!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot!
ReplyDeleteI 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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