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Cercis canadensis L.
Early spring bloomer on bare branches. I've never tried it, but apparently the flowers and buds can be eaten as a salad or fried ... or added to breads and pancakes. They have a slightly sour taste, high in vitamin C. Young pods may be eaten raw, boiled or sauteed. Who knew?
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Spotted on Mar 20, 2010
Submitted on Jun 23, 2013
3 Comments
Thanks, they are beautiful in the spring, so cheerful-looking. They grow in the wild, and are also used quite a bit in landscaping.
Indeed beautiful !
It's so beautiful