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Asphodelus sp.
Asphodelus sp. of more than 1 meter high. The plants are hardy herbaceous perennials with narrow tufted radical leaves and an elongated stem bearing a handsome spike of white or yellow flowers.
Mediterranean forest between the jaras (cistus albus). Parque Nacional de Monfragüe
The leaves are used to wrap burrata, an Italian cheese. The leaves and the cheese last about the same time, three or four days, and thus fresh leaves are a sign of a fresh cheese, while dried out leaves indicate that the cheese is past its prime.[citation needed]In Sardinia, honey produced from bees who have fed on the plant is highly favored for its delicate taste.[2] In Puglia, the unopened buds of the plant are collected, blanched in boiling water and preserved in olive-oil. This is used as a condiment.[2] In some areas of Sardinia, especially Tinnura and Flussio, the stems are used to weave baskets used in bread-making. At one time, these were an indispensable part of the trousseau of a bride-to-be.[2]
Spotted on Apr 2, 2012
Submitted on May 9, 2012
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That sometimes happens with ProjectNoah. It is spring and we see all the same plants in south europe.