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Cynara

Called “Cynara” in GBIF

Cynara is a genus of thistle-like perennial plants in the family Asteraceae. They are native to the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, northwestern Africa, and the Canary Islands. The genus name comes from the Greek kynara, which means "artichoke".

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15
accepted species in GBIF
Source: GBIF
1
plant on Plant News
1
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Research on Cynara

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Fungal partners help cardoon plants pack in more antioxidants

The silvery, thistle-like cardoon you might spot in a Mediterranean-style garden bed is being stu...

What science is finding about Cynara

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Fungal partners help cardoon plants pack in more antioxidants

Researchers tested how planting density and a mycorrhizal fungal biostimulant affect the phenol content of cardoon biomass grown with minimal fertilizer and water, finding that smart plant spacing and beneficial soil fungi can boost valuable antioxidant compounds without heavy inputs.