Fragrant October – Myrtle, Strawberry Tree, Pomegranate and Dandelion
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MYRTLE (lat. Myrtus communis L.)
An aromatic plant of the genus Myrtus. It symbolizes love. In Greek mythology it was held sacred to Aphrodite. In Roman mythology it was held sacred to Venus.
MYRTLE IN MY AND YOUR GARDEN
It is an evergreen shrub or a small tree that can grow up to 5 meters tall. It has white flowers and tiny dark blue berries. It reproduces by pollination and is widespread in warm and sunny coastal areas. It is sensitive to cold.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Tannin is an active compound found in numerous medicinal herbs that gives them tanning properties. Tannins are important in medicine and cosmetic industry. The fermentation of myrtle berries is used in the production of an alcoholic beverage called eau d`Agnes. Myrtle berries can be preserved in salt.
THE STRAWBERRY TREE (lat. Arbutus unedo L.)
An evergreen shrub or small tree – a plant of the Ericaceae family. Its fruit is called arbutus-berry.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Eating normal amount of fresh arbutus-berries is harmless. Arbutin is a compound that has antibacterial properties and is used as urinary antiseptic. Arbutus-berries may be used in brandy and liqueur production. Berries can be dried, grounded and mixed with flour for making cakes and pastries.
DANDELION (lat. Taraxacum officinale Weber)
DANDELION IN MY AND YOUR GARDEN
The dandelion is a perennial known to all, even to the smallest children. In springtime it makes all the parks, meadows, fields and gardens turn yellow. The leaves are long, serrated and arranged in a ground rosette. The stem is hollow, up to 20 cm tall, and at the top it carries a yellow flower head.
POMEGRANATE (lat. Punica granatum L.)
POMEGRANATE IN MY AND YOUR GARDEN
A shrub or small tree growing 2-4 m tall. Branches are long and covered in thorns, with at first reddish and then gray and thin bark that peels in threads. Its flowers are very beautiful, bright red (rarely white). The ripe fruit, pomegranate, can be 10 cm in diameter, yellow, brown or reddish and has a "crown". Its skin is thick and inside arils are located in “compartments” divided by white membranes. Arils are transparent, irregularly shaped, red and very juicy.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Its seeds may be used for making juice or jelly. Juice of pomegranate is called grenadine. Pomegranate has rose-like flowers, but it is different from rose hip, the fruit of the rose plant.
