Cynara is a genus of thistle-like perennial plants in the family Asteraceae. They are native to the Mediterranean region, the Middle East , northwestern Africa , and the Canary Islands . The genus name comes from the Greek kynara , which means "artichoke".

Cynara is a 1932 American pre-Code romantic drama film about a British lawyer who pays a heavy price for an affair. It stars Ronald Colman, Kay Francis, and Phyllis Barry. It is based on the 1928 novel An Imperfect Lover by Robert Gore-Browne.

The speaker claims to have been "faithful" to a woman named Cynara, but their love has been tainted by a past relationship. The speaker's passion for Cynara is contrasted with the "old passion" that haunts him.

Cynara serves Northwest cuisine inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean and Pacific Rim in a casual yet refined setting. Located in downtown Olympia’s Market District, Cynara is a destination for creative cuisine, wine, and cocktail enthusiasts.

The cardoon (Cynara cardunculus / ˈsɪnərə kɑːrˈdʌnkjʊləs /), [2][3] also called the artichoke thistle, is a thistle in the family Asteraceae. It is a naturally occurring species that also has many cultivated forms, including the globe artichoke.

Very decorative, Cynara cardunculus (Cardoon) is a robust perennial forming an upright fountain of bright silvery-gray, jagged, deeply-lobed leaves, up to 3 ft. long (90 cm). Large thistle-like purple flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), sit atop stout flower stalks in late summer and fall.

Cynara cardunculus, commonly called cardoon, is a vigorous, columnar, upright, tender perennial that features prickly, razor-sharp, jagged, deeply-lobed, silver-gray leaves (white tomentose beneath) and thistle-like flowers.

May 13, 2011 · Read, review and discuss the Cynara poem by Ernest Christopher Dowson on Poetry.com

The meaning of CYNARA is a genus of herbs (family Compositae) having pinnatifid spiny leaves and large flower heads with fleshy receptacles.

Oct 22, 2023 · Plant Characteristics: Cynara plants display large, thistle-like flowers and deeply lobed leaves. Their striking appearance and edible nature (Artichokes & Cardoons) make them both ornamental and functional in gardens. Ideal Growing Conditions: Plants enjoy full sun and prefer a location with well-draining, fertile soil.