Plant Information

Common Name: SALAD BURNET
Scientific Name: Sanguisorba minor

N/A

R87.00

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Description

• Perennial
• Erect clump forming perennial, bright green pinnate leaves divided into toothed leaflets.
• Tiny green flowers with maroon stamens.
• Hardy.
• Partial shade / full sun.
• Cut back after flowering.
• Good container plant.

Culinary Uses

• Leaves taste and smell like cucumber.
• Add young leaves to salads, sandwiches, spreads, herb butters and soft cheese.
• Garnish/flavor vinegar and fruit drinks.
• Use in mild soups like mushroom and chicken.
• Add to sauces for fish and salad dressings.
• Chop and sprinkle over freshly steamed vegetables.
• Blends well with rosemary and tarragon.
• Herb tea with a cucumber fragrance.

Parts Used

• Leaves

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• No medicinal uses

Other Uses

• Beauty care
• Tea with the leaves - apply as a skin tonic
• Add a handful of leaves to the bath

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