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Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) |
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| Kingdom: |
Plantae |
| Division: |
Magnoliophyta |
| Class: |
Magnoliopsida |
| Order: |
Asterales |
| Family: |
Asteraceae |
| Genus: |
Helichrysum |
| Species: |
H. italicum |
| Others name: |
Elicriso (Italian) |
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Description:
An evergreen Shrub growing to 0.6m by 1m.
The stems are woody at the base and can reach 60cm or more in
height. The clusters of yellow flowers are produced in Summer,
they retain their colour after picking and are used in dried
flower arrangements.
Distribution and habitat:
Woodland Garden; Sunny Edge; Hedge.
Curry plant grows on dry, rocky or sandy ground around the Mediterranean.
Hystory:
Parts used:
Constituens:
Edible Uses:
Edible Uses: Condiment; Tea.
Leaves - used as a flavouring in salads and cooked foods. They
have a slight flavour of curry, though they do not impart
this very well to other foods. An essential oil
(from the leaves?) is used as a flavouring to enhance fruit
flavours in sweets, ice cream, baked goods, soft drinks and
chewing gum. A tea is made from the flower heads.
Medicinal Uses:
Others Uses:
Hedge.
Plants can be grown as a low hedge,
the subspecies H. italicum serotinum(Boiss.) P.Fourn. is normally
used. It responds well to trimming.
Safety:
None known
Warning:
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All information given hereby are only for knowledge
purposes. In no way they are intended for self-diagnosis
or self-therapy. Only a doctor can suggest you
diagnoses and therapies, therefore make contact
with your doctor for any medical advice. |
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