What other names does Chinese artichoke have? A rundown of common names
Chinese artichoke is not a very common plant, but when it blooms, its small flowers are quite lovely. Chinese artichoke is a root-tuber plant and has medicinal value.
Other names for Chinese artichoke
The other names for Chinese artichoke include pagoda vegetable, earth ginseng, and ground ox grass.
Growing habits of Chinese artichoke
Chinese artichoke prefers a warm, humid environment. It is relatively intolerant of high temperatures and drought, and it dies when hit by frost. Generally, its underground stems can overwinter in winter, and it begins to sprout when the temperature reaches 8°C in spring.
Chinese artichoke grows most vigorously at temperatures of 20°C-24°C. In October, the edible part finishes growing, and after November, the aboveground part dies.
The flower language of Chinese artichoke
The flower language of Chinese artichoke is wealth and sacredness.