Stachys affinis, commonly called crosne, Chinese artichoke, Japanese artichoke, knotroot, or artichoke betony, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Lamiaceae, originating from China. Its rhizome is a root vegetable that can be eaten raw, pickled, dried or cooked.

What kind of vegetable is a crone?

Grown from the chorogi plant, Crosnes are also commonly known as Chinese artichoke, Japanese artichoke, knot root and chorogi. Crosne, pronounced "crone", is an Asian member of the mint family, Labiatae, which is known for its edible and unusual-shaped tubers.

What is a crone that you eat?

It's also known as chorogi, Crosnes du Japon and knotroot. Crosnes are small tubers that resemble ivory-colored caterpillars. They have a sweet, nutty flavor similar to that of a sunchoke. Though rarely available in the United States, they can sometimes be found in specialty produce markets in the winter.