Artichoke Fun Facts

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1. Artichokes are a member of the flowering thistle family. True False

2. In 1949, who was crowned the Artichoke Queen of California? Marilyn Monroe Eva Gabor Jayne Mansfield Bette Davis

3. Is the word 'artichoke' taken from the Italian word 'articiocco'? Yes No

4. Is an artichoke a perennial, herb, annual, or semi annual flower? annual perennial semi annual herb

5. What Goddess was turned into an artichoke for eternity? Medusa Isis Cynara Ma'at

6. The artichoke was once considered to be a/an? Poison Weed Barbituate Aphrodisiac

7. What country cultivates the most artichokes? France Italy United States Greece

8. What color are artichokes when not in bloom? Green Brown Orange Purple

9. A Jerusalem artichoke is the same as an artichoke. True False

10. Did a mafia member go after artichoke producers to make a profitable income in the 1920's? Yes No