Freesia hybrida
L.H. Bailey
Freesia
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Description
A hybrid flowering plant in the Iridaceae family with highly scented flowers, found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The highly scented flowers are eaten or used as a garnish. They can be infused in sugar syrup and added to sorbets for flavouring.
Traditional Uses
The highly scented flowers are eaten or used as a garnish. They can be infused in sugar syrup and added to sorbets for flavouring.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia, Europe, Tasmania, USA,
References (1)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 122
