Artichoke

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. Scientific Name: Cynara cardunculus, Κυνάρα η καρδούγκουλος Family: Asteraceae Kythera Name: Agrioagginara, Agria agginara Name in other places of Greece: Agrioagginara, Agria agginara, agathi Collection: It shall be found in wild, stony areas during spring. Properties: Aphrodisiac, cholagogue, diuretic herb