It's fruiting time for many decorative plants in the gardens, and as if to compensate for the relatively fewer flowers, this season brings us a wealth of fruits, nuts and seeds. From left to right: Victorian box (Pittosporum undulatum); Broad-leaf Privet (Ligustrum lucidum); Stinking Iris (Iris foetidissima); Indian hawthorn (Rhaphiolepsis indica), and Hawthorn haws (Crataegus monogyna).
This post is part of the Mosaic Monday meme,
and also part of the Blue Monday meme,
and also part of the Blue Monday meme,
and also part of the Seasons meme.
Those are some bright berries!!
ReplyDeleteLovely, all these berries! Many thanks for making this collage for All Seasons:) Are any of them edible?
ReplyDeleteHave a berry great week, Jesh
The haws can be eaten raw but may cause mild stomach upset. They are most commonly used to make jellies, wines and ketchups.
DeleteIndian Hawthorn berries' greatest culinary asset is that they contain concentrated levels of pectin. Their primary use is as a fruit additive to jams based on other fruits. Not only can the fruit be made into jams and jellies, but also into chutney and savoury sauces for wild game. Complimentary ingredients include baking spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, vanilla, other berries such as strawberries and huckleberries, apples, pears and persimmons, woodsy herbs, shallots, red wine and rich fatty meats.
So colorful! Same question and junie-Jesh, any edible?
ReplyDeleteThe haws can be eaten raw but may cause mild stomach upset. They are most commonly used to make jellies, wines and ketchups.
DeleteIndian Hawthorn berries' greatest culinary asset is that they contain concentrated levels of pectin. Their primary use is as a fruit additive to jams based on other fruits. Not only can the fruit be made into jams and jellies, but also into chutney and savoury sauces for wild game. Complimentary ingredients include baking spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, vanilla, other berries such as strawberries and huckleberries, apples, pears and persimmons, woodsy herbs, shallots, red wine and rich fatty meats.
Beautiful mosaic. Luv the passion of colour Have a nice week
ReplyDeleteI am at #9 on the linky this week
much love...
Humans or birds or other consumers - these berries are irresistible! The bright color is appreciated here at Mosaic Monday!
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