artichoke plant vs artichoke

artichoke plant and artichoke both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
artichoke plant	Yes	No	No	No
artichoke	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, artichoke plant and artichoke are synonyms defined as:

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

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

artichoke plant (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