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PhoenixSerenity Jun 12, 2024

First #DahliaPinnata bloom. More to come.
Did you know this is one of the most #edible #dahlias that you can grow? The other fab #culinary dahlia is #DahliaJuarezii.

In #Chinese #TraditionalMedicine, dahlia #flowers are believed to have cooling properties & used to treat conditions such as fever, sore throat & inflammation.

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Some other commonly #edible #dahlia varieties include 'Bishop of Llandaff,' 'Firepot,' 'Lilac Time,' & 'Mystic Dreamer.' These varieties are often grown for their #tubers, which are the part of the #plant that can be consumed. Flowers are edible too.

Dahlia tubers can be prepared like potatoes & can be baked, boiled, mashed, roasted or sautéed. Some folks enjoy incorporating mashed dahlias into soups or stews for added flavor & texture.

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