The artichokes of México ( Cynara scolymus ) are perennials , thistle -like plants, originating in southern Europe around the Mediterranean . It grows to 1.5-2 m tall, with arching, deeply lobed, silvery glaucous-green leaves 50-80 cm long. The flowers develop in a large head from an edible bud about 8-15 cm diameter with numerous triangular scales; the individual florets are purple.

Today, the artichokes of mexico are cultivated mainly in France , Italy , and Spain . In the United States, California provides nearly 100 percent of the local crop, and approximately 80 percent of that is grown in Monterey County. Castroville in Monterey County proclaims itself to be "The Artichoke Center of the World." The Green Globe variety is virtually the only kind grown commercially in the U.S.

The line of products of Sabores Aztecas has the best quality of the market and offers very varied products like: artichokes of mexico , peppers, olives, garlics, peaches, pears, mangos, french beans, eggplants, cabuches, mushrooms, chilli peppers, corn truffle, baby corn, asparagus, beans, nopalitos, palmettos, pickles, peppers, tomatoes, carrots, mexican foods and many more.

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