Ms. Que Banh#LambsEar is doing very well ๐
#plants #perennials #foliage #leaves #botanical #gardening #xeriscaping #DroughtTolerant
dillydThis year I noticed for the first time that lambs ear flowers have a pyramidal structure. And let me tell you, it is not easy to get an iPhone camera to focus on the tip! But I finally managed, so I can show you how cool it is.
#bloomscrolling #LambsEar #NaturesGeometry
#bloomscrolling #LambsEar #NaturesGeometry
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PhoenixSerenity#monochrome of #LambsEar - #StachysByzantina - #leaves ๐
#Excellent for #edible #landscape #gardens ๐ It's a #medicinal #plant too. You can smash up leaves & apply to cuts/insect bites when out in the bush. Add young leaves to salad or soups or fry up. Infuse into tea to treat colds & it relieves gum & throat infections.
#Pollinators love them. #Natural #soil amender. Grows well in poor soil conditions. Low care & fast spreader.
#WoolyWoundwort #zone8 #yyj #Saanich #zone8 #plants #GrowThis
NerdGirlInVR ๐๐บ๐ธ๐๐๐@Snu @NessaUndreza @LifeTimeCooking this looks so much like the Mexican sage I have growing in my yard, had to look it up ๐ค
Some interesting uses!
~Edible. The leaves, deep fried in batter, are known as 'lambari' or fried fish in Brazil! Use them young in salads, steamed or stir-fried.
~Medicinal. Leaves can be used on insect bites, including bee-stings. ...
~Functional. A soft natural toilet paper!
The Streets of Melbourne@j4gypsy and I had a mission to take a small taste of a #lambsear given we learned recently this plant is part of the #mint family.
Who would have known, huh? ๐
Following an original post a couple of weeks ago, and considerable discussion with many contributors here on #mastodon, I returned to the public garden the other night to find they were removed from the garden bed. So disappointed!
But this morning I was walking with a friend and spotted a hydrangea to photograph. Walked over, was about to snap away and look what was at the base!
Lambs ears!!
BTWโฆ so soft, like shag-pile velvet ๐
Had a taste! Chomped on a leaf (didnโt swallow!) - and yes, initially I can taste a faint hint of mintโฆ but not much at all. But itโs definitely there.
Then as I chewed tentatively, the taste was overtaken by an earthy, pungent sour taste. Quite overpowering.
So based on my laymanโs taste-test, Iโm not so sure itโs edible. And not certain if youโd get much aroma as a herbal tea. Unless itโs dried - not so sure. ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
But anyways, mystery solved (for now)!!
Makes sense to us now why itโs part of the mint family!
I think however, Iโll leave lambs ears to the garden and stick to coffee.
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#urbanflora #flora #gardening #garden #melbourne #aesthetichedonist #januaryjoy #narrm #victoria #Australia #godmustbeabotanist #makesmehappy
The #LambsEar is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, native to Armenia, Iran, and Turkey.
When you feel these leaves, they are lush with a soft furry-like covering that makes them feel likeโฆ yes, lambs ears!! ๐
They flower slightly, with a light coverage of small purple petals connected to a bulbous head that rises above the extending leaves. Will look out and post when they eventually flower!
These remind me of my childhood. Was a little fave of my mothers!
Miss you mum ๐๐
These shots taken in #Werribee #victoria #Australia
#urbanflora #flora #gardening #garden #victoria #melbourne #beautiful #vibrant #flowersofmastodon #godmustbeabotanist #makesmehappy
SparkleSkyDonna@Potteriesgardener I love #crocuses and #forsythia because they bloom early, even when snow is on the ground. Then #daffodils. I plant the most of those. Easy to grow and sweet scented. Also #candytuft and #lambsear in early spring. In summer I love most #peony and #roses for sheer beauty. Also white #daisies red #salvia and pink #coneflowers in sun and some #Hostas in the shade. For winter #camilia shrubs.
Joshua Robin