Wiki: In some parts of southern Appalachia green twigs from Eastern redbud are used as seasoning for wild game such as venison and opossum.Because of this,in these mountain areas Eastern redbud is sometimes known as spicewood tree.Native Americans consumed redbud flowers raw or boiled,and ate roasted seeds.Analysis of edible parts of eastern redbud reported flower extract contains anthocyanins.Green developing seeds proanthocyanides. Linolenic, alpha-linolenic,oleic and palmitic acids in seeds.♥
Nice video. I'm now wondering if the Judas Tree, the Redbud's close relative, can be used in the same way. The name Judas Tree makes one think it is a very naughty tree and, thus, not useful; and possibly even poison! Parsley is a close relative of hemlock, and looks similar, so I suppose we can't jump to conclusions about any plant's edibility. The Japanese star anise causes seizures and the one used in cooking--from China or Russia does not. Or have I got the countries backwards?
Both trees have the same genus name, "Cercis," so clearly they're related. The species name of mine is "canadensis". I looked up your species name ("siliquastrum") in Stephen Facciola's book "Cornucopia 11"-- a book that I trust is accurate-- & he says that your variety indeed is edible.He says flowers can be eaten raw or frittered/buds pickled in vinegar (I've never done this) He doesn't mention the edibility of leaves or pods altho' he did with my species. Hope this helps.--Blanche
@thederb720 Thanks for that useful info, Blanche. I'll think about my little Judas Tree differently, from now on! Very comforting. Your Redbud seems to have more ♥heart-shaped♥ leaves, whereas the Judas Tree leaves are a bit more kidney-shaped. Your ♥Valentine's Day♥ salad sounds like fun. I think I'd add some violet leaves to that, as well! They have ♥heart-shaped♥ leaves, too. Must try Judas Tree blooms pickled in vinegar, next year!
If you look closely in my wild rose video you'll see that i filmed a short clip by the ocean. This was at Onset MA , a small town just before the Bourne Bridge that connects the mainland to Cape Cod.
now only if this winter will end, i liove in new england, massachusetts to be specific and as you know there is still plenty of snow around, except for the cape, the cape is bare
@GameMayhem I summered on the Cape for many years; the weather there is unique. It has many abundant edibles--my favorites being wild blueberries, juneberries & wineberries. (Just writing their names here makes me yearn for the salt air...--Blanche
@thederb720 it truly is my favorite place to be, wild roses, which you have previously covered, grow rampantly I also have stumbled upon goose berries though i'm not sure if they occurred there naturally or not
Wiki: In some parts of southern Appalachia green twigs from Eastern redbud are used as seasoning for wild game such as venison and opossum.Because of this,in these mountain areas Eastern redbud is sometimes known as spicewood tree.Native Americans consumed redbud flowers raw or boiled,and ate roasted seeds.Analysis of edible parts of eastern redbud reported flower extract contains anthocyanins.Green developing seeds proanthocyanides. Linolenic, alpha-linolenic,oleic and palmitic acids in seeds.♥
zuditaka 3 months ago
Nice video. I'm now wondering if the Judas Tree, the Redbud's close relative, can be used in the same way. The name Judas Tree makes one think it is a very naughty tree and, thus, not useful; and possibly even poison! Parsley is a close relative of hemlock, and looks similar, so I suppose we can't jump to conclusions about any plant's edibility. The Japanese star anise causes seizures and the one used in cooking--from China or Russia does not. Or have I got the countries backwards?
zuditaka 3 months ago
@zuditaka
Both trees have the same genus name, "Cercis," so clearly they're related. The species name of mine is "canadensis". I looked up your species name ("siliquastrum") in Stephen Facciola's book "Cornucopia 11"-- a book that I trust is accurate-- & he says that your variety indeed is edible.He says flowers can be eaten raw or frittered/buds pickled in vinegar (I've never done this) He doesn't mention the edibility of leaves or pods altho' he did with my species. Hope this helps.--Blanche
thederb720 3 months ago
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@thederb720 Thanks for that useful info, Blanche. I'll think about my little Judas Tree differently, from now on! Very comforting. Your Redbud seems to have more ♥heart-shaped♥ leaves, whereas the Judas Tree leaves are a bit more kidney-shaped. Your ♥Valentine's Day♥ salad sounds like fun. I think I'd add some violet leaves to that, as well! They have ♥heart-shaped♥ leaves, too. Must try Judas Tree blooms pickled in vinegar, next year!
zuditaka 3 months ago
If you look closely in my wild rose video you'll see that i filmed a short clip by the ocean. This was at Onset MA , a small town just before the Bourne Bridge that connects the mainland to Cape Cod.
thederb720 11 months ago
now only if this winter will end, i liove in new england, massachusetts to be specific and as you know there is still plenty of snow around, except for the cape, the cape is bare
GameMayhem 11 months ago
@GameMayhem I summered on the Cape for many years; the weather there is unique. It has many abundant edibles--my favorites being wild blueberries, juneberries & wineberries. (Just writing their names here makes me yearn for the salt air...--Blanche
thederb720 11 months ago
@thederb720 it truly is my favorite place to be, wild roses, which you have previously covered, grow rampantly I also have stumbled upon goose berries though i'm not sure if they occurred there naturally or not
GameMayhem 11 months ago