A detailed study on the biological peculiarities and the biometry of plants of the species Cynara cardunculus L., grown under the climatic conditions of the Republic of Moldova, on the experimental sectors of the „Alexandru Ciubotaru” National Botanical Garden (Institute) is described in the article. These plants with multiple potential uses develop erect stems, which in July can reach 136.17±12.20 cm in height, with an average number of leaves of 13.17±1.58 pcs., 33.17 cm long and 17.80 cm wide. The flowering stage lasts for about 20 days; the flowers attract numerous honey producing and pollinating insects.