Artichokes are best eaten when cooked or steamed but artichokes can be eaten raw if you prefer them that way.
But not all of the artichoke is edible and could make you sick if eaten.
On the artichoke the outside of the bulb of the artichoke features dark green leaves, which are stringy, fibrous, and not meant to be eaten.
If you eat those it could be poisonous and possibly deadly so cut that off and throw that part of the artichoke away.
The rest of the artichoke is edible and can be eaten either raw or cooked.
I tried raw artichoke before and it wasn't very good to eat but I love artichokes when they are steamed or cooked in other ways.