Artisjok

artisjok, geneeskrachtig kruid, kythira

It is an fine snack for many people despite its difficulty in peeling. In Kythera, people prefer them grilled with a lot of oil and kosher salt. This recipe is most probably known only in Kythera as in Crete they eat them mostly raw.

Wetenschappelijke naam:
Cynara cardunculus

Familie:
Asteraceae

Kythera Naam:
Agrioagginara, Agria agginara

Naam in andere plaatsen in Griekenland:

Agrioagginara, Agria agginara, agathi

Collectie:
It shall be found in wild, stony areas during spring.

Eigenschappen:
Aphrodisiac, cholagogue, diuretic herb