Tuesday 26 December 2023

Plants We Used To Use 188. Grape hyacinth

Predictably, the edible flowers of Grape hyacinth (Muscari neglectum) taste like sour grapes. Across the Mediterranean, its bulbs are a delicacy. When pickled or cooked, they taste like spring onions. Grape hyacinth's leaves contain Vitamin C and extracts can be used to soothe a sore throat.

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