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Alkanet - Anchusa strigosa

Alkanet

Βουδόγλωσσον

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Scientific Name: Anchusa strigosa or Anchusa azurea

other names: Μόγλωσσον, Ογλωσσος, Bugloss, Gelezan

AVAILABLE: DEC-APR

EDIBLE PARTS:

Description

  • lanceolate pointed at both ends hairy green leaves
  • bristly or hairy stems
  • a perennial herb with vibrant blue edible flowers

preparation

  1. flowers, fresh tender stems and leaves can be eaten raw
  2. Blanching removes bitterness from older stems and leaves

extra info

leaves and flowers can be used to make tea

Also available in

December

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