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Sardinian spiny artichoke Clone Agris 2

The Sardinian spiny artichoke Clone Agris 2 is an indigenous variety of the island, appreciated for its organoleptic characteristics and resistance to local conditions.

Description

The Sardinian spiny artichoke Clone Agris 2 is an indigenous variety of the island, appreciated for its organoleptic characteristics and resistance to local conditions. Like the Agris Clone 1, it represents a centuries-old agricultural tradition, historically cultivated in family gardens and gradually enhanced also for commercial purposes, confirming the role of the spiny artichoke as an elemdistinctive feature of Sardinian biodiversity and rural economy.

Technical information

Kingdom:
Vegetale
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Cynara
Species:
Cynara cardunculus L. scolymus (L.)Hayek
Origin Area:
Cinaricoli areals of Sardinia

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Tipology:
Point of interest

Cabras

Cabras is a charming town in central-western Sardinia, overlooking the Sinis Peninsula and its eponymous lagoon, just a few kilometers from Oristano. Its territ …

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