The artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus), [1] also known by the other names: French artichoke, globe artichoke, and green artichoke in the United States, [2] is a variety of a species of … · A large artichoke has 9 grams of fiber — that’s more than a cup of prunes — making it one of the best high-fiber foods you can eat. It’s also a good source of inulin.