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violet-blue

The artichoke is a perennial in the thistle group of the sunflower family and is believed to be a native of the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands. The "vegetable" that we eat is actually the plant's flower bud. When allowed to flower, the blossoms measure up to seven inches in diameter and are a beautiful violet-blue color.

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Uploaded on November 27, 2012
Taken on November 26, 2012