Cynara scolymus vs artichoke

Cynara scolymus and artichoke both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
Cynara scolymus	Yes	No	No	No
artichoke	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, Cynara scolymus and artichoke are synonyms defined as:

Cynara scolymus and artichoke: Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head

Other synonyms of Cynara scolymus include artichoke plant, globe artichoke.

Cynara scolymus (noun)	artichoke (noun)
Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head	a thistlelike flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart
	Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head