Pulmonaria, Pulmonaria
officinalis
|
|
Family of boraginaceae
This is a beautiful plant whose leaves are large with white spots, the
plant has rosy flowers which become violet-blue as days go by. It is a
common plant of woods and its name is due to the similarity of its leaves
with lungs and to its presumed properties to cure their diseases.
|
Use
The leaves and the softest tops are used to prepare salads, even
if they are a bit hairy, otherwise they can be cooked in soups. |
|
Picture and text of Tebaldo Lorini Translated by Gianna Toni |
|