Family :
Asteraceae (formerly known as Compositae), a large family of dicotyledonous plants of the order Asterales.
Species :
Balsamic major Desf.
Other common names: Bitter Grass, Grass of the Bible.
Other common names: Bitter Grass, Grass of the Bible.
Synonym
Crysanthemum balsamic L.
General
perennial herb native of western Asia. In Italy it is cultivated and often feral at the gardens.
botanical characters
rhizomatous plant with erect stems, branched, up to 120 cm. The leaves are alternate, leathery, ovate-oblong, toothed margins. The flowers of yellow gold.
General
perennial herb native of western Asia. In Italy it is cultivated and often feral at the gardens.
botanical characters
rhizomatous plant with erect stems, branched, up to 120 cm. The leaves are alternate, leathery, ovate-oblong, toothed margins. The flowers of yellow gold.
fragrant flowers and leaves used for seasoning.
Cultivation
difficult to reproduce by seed, because they are often sterile and poor germination. Definitely easier it is to multiply by division of clumps in autumn or spring. Can be grown in large pots or land filled.
Collection and storage
The leaves are preferably harvested before flowering and used fresh. Can also be frozen in sealed bags.
use in the kitchen
Use sparingly (for the bitter taste) to give flavor to omelets, stuffings, poultry dishes, vegetable pies.
Cultivation
difficult to reproduce by seed, because they are often sterile and poor germination. Definitely easier it is to multiply by division of clumps in autumn or spring. Can be grown in large pots or land filled.
Collection and storage
The leaves are preferably harvested before flowering and used fresh. Can also be frozen in sealed bags.
use in the kitchen
Use sparingly (for the bitter taste) to give flavor to omelets, stuffings, poultry dishes, vegetable pies.
Therapeutic properties
Indicazioni
Per il decotto si usa un pizzico di Erba essiccata lasciandola brevemente in infusione in una tazza d'acqua bollente.
Due volte al giorno.
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