'erbs 'r' us
This is a nasturtium Tropaeolum majus L. Apart from looking pretty, the leafs are very tasty and are used in salads, they taste of horseradish and apparently they’re very nutritious. This plant is widely spread in Bosnia, you can see it in most gardens.
Salut to Eric.
Have a nice weekend.
posted by Jazzy @ Saturday, October 14, 2006
8 Comments:
The nasturium is most beautiful. I never knew before that its leaves could be eaten. Thanks.
lovely photo, Jazzy!
nutritious...does it mean "bitter"? hahah
Lovely picture today. I like the contrast of the colors!
Tim - yes, i have eaten it, my mom grows it in her garden and it's great with other greenery.
Kris - thanx =) it's exactly like horseradish, a bit on a hot side.
Tanty - thanx, yes i like the colours too.
a beautiful flower and nutritious - what could be more perfect! =)
Daily bloggers give us feasts for the eyes, and now you have given us some hints to improve our cuisine. I like the contrasting colours, too.
I love the beautiful color of the flowers...and I LOVE horseradish! I would definitely have it in a salad if I could! :-)
LOL Jazzy - I know you like spicy food! We have lots of these same flowers here but in orange. I never thought of eating the leaves though - maybe I will swipe a few leaves from my neighbor and try it.
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