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Cardoon and fence

nobody@ipernity.com (Andy Rodker) — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:51:07 +0000

HFF everyone (the fence is there in the background ... just visible!)
Cardoons are edible but I don't recall ever eating them in England (I do know they were popular in the middle ages and later). I guess they must have some similarity to their cousin the artichoke. They are eaten here these days in Spain; but I'm not sure what part of the plant is eaten nor how it's cooked. I suppose I should Google it. I'll report back later!
Got it! It's the stems of the leaves that are blanched and the end result is a little bit like braised celery (apparantly) www.youtube.com/watch?v=twVdHnc_IM8
Another roadside find.
Latest info Actually more likely to be MILK THISTLE, but very closely related to Cardoon and the French even call it Chardon Marie.

Cardoons. Valderrey, Algete

nobody@ipernity.com (Andy Rodker) — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 22:42:25 +0000

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Half way between a thistle and an artichoke. They are eaten here and I also know they are a particular favourite with donkeys!

Cardoon or thistle, someone will correct me I hope!

nobody@ipernity.com (Andy Rodker) — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 22:16:40 +0000

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Taken near Algete, Madrid Province

HFF everybody, and maybe one we didn't expect to see!

nobody@ipernity.com (Andy Rodker) — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 21:15:57 +0000

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One of the happiest HFF shots I can remember posting for a few months! Now all we need to do is make it work!!
Wild flowers near Valdemanco, Madrid, on the approach to La Sierra de La Cabrera.