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'''Crosnes''' or 'Chinese artichoke''' is a member of the mint family with small edible tubers. Unlike other Lamiaceae its leaves are flavorless and not generally eaten. The tubers resemble white grubs, with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and crisp watery texture.
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'''Crosnes''' or '''Chinese artichoke''' is a member of the mint family with small edible tubers. Unlike other Lamiaceae its leaves are flavorless and not generally eaten. The tubers resemble white grubs, with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and crisp watery texture.
  
 
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Revision as of 21:55, 1 December 2017

Stachys affinis
Stachys sieboldii1.jpg
Scientific classification
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S. affinis
Binomial name
Stachys affinis
Synonyms[1]
  • Stachys sieboldii Miq.
  • Stachys tuberifera Naudin

Crosnes or Chinese artichoke is a member of the mint family with small edible tubers. Unlike other Lamiaceae its leaves are flavorless and not generally eaten. The tubers resemble white grubs, with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and crisp watery texture.

References

Acknowledgements

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