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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