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? Bette Davis Jayne Mansfield Marilyn Monroe Eva Gabor

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? perennial semi annual annual herb

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

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

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

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

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