Artichokes a vegetable never heard of such vegetable in my life but I got to know about it from your post @donkeypong...It seems like it is very delicious and was famous in the market that even Marlyn Monroe became famous after she caught it in her hand which was a great marketing strategy to develop more profirable advertising...
It is quite historical vegetable which is clear from above detail..I wish I can have it and give a try...Let me check if I can find around my place.