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 Chinese Artichoke also called Crosne, Japanese artichoke, knotroot and Chorogi. This is an Asian member of the mint family grown for its unusually shaped edible tubers. The were introduced to Europe in the 1880s and first cultivated near Crosne, France and enjoyed popularity until the 1920s. The tubers look like a string of misshapen mottled pearls. They can be eaten raw, in salads, or stir fried, boiled, baked or in soups.
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