Sunday, June 9, 2024

Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides)

If there's anything that smells better than this Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides), I haven't found it yet. These flowers are edible can be eaten raw, pickled, or preserved in honey. 😍🌱🌳



In China, the petals are used in tea for their aroma, while a yellow-red dye used in textiles and sweets has been extracted from the pulp of the fruit.




More flowering species at BORIS PRIVATE SANCTUM.





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