flower to flower
- In fact, every day we can see a new flower at this time. Among them are those that can be eaten. We are not Basque the passionate gardeners; the compliments and the beautiful words yes, but flowers in size!
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) and zucchini (Cucurbita pepo var). pepo) yes, we eat them in bloom, but for the sake of our palate: we have around us a lot of new tastings waiting for them to be tested. We eat the flowers: smell, texture, taste... The basket at hand: begonia (Begonia x tuberhybrida), valsamo or ilena (Calendula officinalis), azuzas (Hemerocallis spp). ), Rose of China (Hibiscus rosa sinensis), capuchin (Tropaeolum majus), sunflower (Helianthus annuus), basil (Ocinum basilicum), cilantro (Coriandrum sativum), mihilua (Foeniculum vulgare), oregano (Origanum vulgare). ), radish (Raphanus sativus), odorata viola), large violet (Viola x wittrockiana), Jewish and Jewish (Phaseolus vulgaris), thyme (Thymus vulgaris), sponge or thin lavender (Lavanomas x Trockiana), pajarita (Phasolmina). ), red and white clover (Trifolium pratense and T. repens), stake (Lonicera spp. ), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), azitraya (Satureja hortensis), root or apo-parsley (Anthriscus cerefolium), tyl (Tilia spp). ), homemade joy or common balsamine (Impatiens walleriana), pork onion (Allium schoenoprasum), ciamilhilua or aneta (Anetgraveolens), wound or salbia (Salvia officinalis), clavel (Dianthus caryoplluhyluisa), needle or needle. ), yoke or pen (Rumex acetosa), papantsea (Viola tricolor), amañilia (Syringa vulgaris), tagete (Tagetes spp). ), plant or peony (Paeonia spp. ), zuhain azenarioa (Daucus carota), roses (Rosa spp. ), peas (Pisum sativum), maize (Zea mays), mendas (Mentha spp. Tulipa spp. ), grass (Galium odoratum), small mackerel or wild saffron (Carthamus tinctorius), borage (Borrago officinalis), dragon tip (Antirhinum majus), angel grass (Angelica archangelica), geranians (Pelargonium spp). ), Banana (Musa x paradisiaca) and Manzano (Malus x domestica). And without forgetting Sambucus nigra.
In our latitude the sweat of most plants moves in the spring, and in this time we will enjoy the great blooms. Flowers are the symbol of beauty: to see, to smell... And to try? Did you eat a flower? I'm sure it does.
Who has not eaten artichokes (Cynara cardunculus var... [+]
Lilipak edo nartzisoak loretan dira. Nabarmen adierazten dute mendean hartutako bere lurren berri. Neguan loratzen dira, kolore zuri-hori ikusgarritan, eta usaina bafadaka hedatzen dute. Multzoka bizi dira; lurpean erraboila emankorra dute, eta bat zen tokian, urtetik urtera... [+]
Udari begira jarri gaituen eguraldi honek landareak ederki mugitu ditu. Gu ere bai. Zaldibarren, Eitzaga auzoko zabortegiko madarikazioaren ardurak eskatzera, eta langileei, haien senideei eta auzotarrei babesa emateko manifestazioan Eibarko Amañatik abiatu ginen. Hasi... [+]
I remember as a kid how we called it the "little boy." The flower reminded us of the chicken's head. José María Lakoizketa was named “kurkubia” in Bertizarana in 1888, as its fruit resembles a kurkubi or bottle. He says in Cinco Villas they call him “cascabel.” In 1976... [+]
The danger of plant extinction may have many reasons. In the past, they were divided into three groups: diseases, pests and herbs or “bad” plants. Today, there is a tendency to call plague to all plant disasters. Previously, an accident caused by the proliferation of... [+]
In the pile of manure and waste there is usually a guest in summer, although not always: estrammonium or estrammonium, Datura stramonum. Some have also received the names of “carbonero” or “higuzoro” for this plant. It is a striking, upright plant, with a glowing... [+]
The year of Dalia, the pinnata Dahlia, was chosen this year by the organizers of the festival. Well said, it's the year of Dahlia. Dictionaries and encyclopedias in Euskera call this plant “dalia”; I think we should call it “dahlia”.
The Spanish invaders who met Dahlia... [+]
I have been a little quieter on the day when the night has become longer than the clear day and I am glad that we are six months like this. I cannot deny that summer has been beautiful, but it smells better to fall. Plants are made “tizas” with the arrival of autumn. The... [+]
Plants are known to smell, more and more. We had known for a long time that plant martingale was to protect itself from herbivorous animals: the plant that has been bitten releases the odor to warn neighboring plants, that they will knead the leaves and will not be of taste to... [+]
Lately, I asked Joxe Anton Arze, one of the most beautiful Basque landscape architects, about the names of the plants that had white flowers. It's already in its Mortecine light.
Grapefruit (Narcissus poeticus), Star perico (Stelaria holostea), White hawthorn (Crataegus... [+]
His relative is the Lo-Belar (Papaver somniferum), but compared to him is the Michoneta (Papaver Rhoeas). The poppy is well known; it is also known as “urdemutur” and “urdamutur”. When spring arrives, the earth will blur every year. It also revives the blush of my shame,... [+]
This first day of April, an Italian friend has just sent me a photo of the bouquet of flowers he has put to beautify the food table. What envy mine! Red black camellia (Camellia sp.) and Forsithia viridisima of yellow gold, a pink peony (Paeonia arborea) and a white and wild... [+]