Rose Of Sharon: not just a lovely shrub-- it's edible too!

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  • Опубликовано: 24 май 2023
  • News! I’m now on Instagram and will be posting short videos and photos while I’m in the process of making my longer videos: find me at: blanche.derby
    Rose of Sharon ("Hibiscus syriacus" ) shrubs are popular in many suburban neighborhoods. Few are aware what can be done with the edible leaves and flowers of these natives of Asia.

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  • @PandJsHomesteadAdventure
    @PandJsHomesteadAdventure Год назад +6

    So happy to get this notification today that you had posted! I have Rose of Sharon, and I never knew this! TY for sharing another great video, I always learn something new from you or have a review on something I know about. Take care.

    • @thederb720
      @thederb720  Год назад +1

      Yes, it does take me awhile to make these videos. Thank you for following my posts; I appreciate your support.

  • @blackvx
    @blackvx Год назад +4

    What an insightful and fun video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ❤

  • @chezmoi42
    @chezmoi42 Год назад +4

    I read that in school, too. I love the mallow family, in all its diversity. The 'mauve en arbre' or althéa, as it's known here in France, is a very popular garden plant. I'll have to share the tip on using the seeds with my friends who have them - I hadn't thought of trying that before, but since the common mallows are prized for their 'cheese' seeds, why not?

    • @thederb720
      @thederb720  Год назад +2

      The mallows are unusual and intriguing group of plants. I like the name "mauve en arbre"-such a lovely description...

  • @melodyjogibson6791
    @melodyjogibson6791 Год назад +2

    Thanks for even more ideas on using my 42 bushes. Very nutritious and medicinal value. FREE for me.
    I dry all my leaves by tossing them in a paper bag. I use them throughout the winter in infusions as apposed to tea.
    I collect the flowers and dehydrate them and powder. They are a thickener for cooking while adding more nutrients to food. Nutty taste to me.
    I can make Vinegar also. The flowers are gelatinous, which creates a nicer slip for cream rinse for my hair.

    • @thederb720
      @thederb720  Год назад +1

      42 bushes!?!! They must be a glorious sight when they bloom.
      I like you idea of drying the leaves and the flowers and making vinegar-wow-this one plant has so many uses...
      it's funny you mentioned using flowers as a hair rinse. I was going to include in this video my use of the flowers and leaves to rinse my hair. I had clips ready to go but then thought that it was too way out to include so I didn't. My hair is quite long so it was difficult to get even covering but it did work; probably it would be much easier for someone with. short hair.

  • @girlywhirly4971
    @girlywhirly4971 Год назад +2

    Glad to c u r back, I hope all is well with u and your family! It has been a crazy few years! I hope u will eventually also mention the health benefits of plants as well as the edible facts. I enjoy your recopies. Thanks for another wonderful video!

    • @thederb720
      @thederb720  Год назад

      Yes I'm fine--Shooting/editing these videos takes a long time. That's why I'm on Instagram (blanche.derby) so I can include short, raw footage of plants-- there's not so much wait time as there is for my RUclips posts.
      Often in passing I'll mention a few health benefits of plants but I'm not a nutritionist or herbalist and there are many others on RUclips whose knowledge of this topic is so much more extensive than mine. I feel that just eating the wild or cultivated plants from a local garden is a healthy process-- this food can be your medicine! These plants are fresh, not trucked 100s of miles to a supermarket shelf where they can stay for days...

    • @thederb720
      @thederb720  Год назад

      Huh? Why are lines drawn at the beginning of my response????!! I didn't do that--the whole post is meant to be read!

  • @notmyworld44
    @notmyworld44 Год назад +2

    This shrub is also properly called Althea. It's extremely winter-hardy, unlike it's close tropical relative Hibiscus. All parts of the plant are edible. Very nice video!

    • @thederb720
      @thederb720  Год назад +1

      it probably has several common names--which may indicates its many uses...

    • @notmyworld44
      @notmyworld44 Год назад

      @@thederb720 Love ya, Blanche. You're a very good presenter.

  • @AriellaKK
    @AriellaKK Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for the things you share with us, it is much appreciated! ❤

    • @thederb720
      @thederb720  Год назад +2

      i feel it's important to do this and to reach many people -- who often have wisdom to share about the their uses of the plants I feature.

  • @thatsmuzik2570
    @thatsmuzik2570 10 месяцев назад

    So cool, thank you!

    • @thederb720
      @thederb720  10 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed my post.

  • @themotivator2587
    @themotivator2587 10 месяцев назад +1

    I've eaten thevflowers of tropical hibiscus before, and I enjoy drinking hibiscus tea. I must try these now. I have two growing outside.

    • @thederb720
      @thederb720  10 месяцев назад

      They're flowering everywhere now--a good time to try some.

  • @ProfesorPorcupine-yy5bt
    @ProfesorPorcupine-yy5bt 4 месяца назад

    It just amazes me how you find a song about each plant, Even this one! 4:00 That's Incredible! They're like Hibiscus Brossle Sprouts. Can you also eat Green fruit pod like okra?
    I would love to see a Video about Okra done in the same style too. (And all the Other Domesticated Crops like Melons, Squash, Peppers, Beans, Corn, Spinach, Beets/Swisschard, Mustard, etc.)

    • @thederb720
      @thederb720  4 месяца назад +1

      Hmmmm... some food for thought!
      I usually don't concentrate on plants that people already know a lot about as there are already many many videos about them...but maybe if i can find a way to combine them with other lesser known plants....

    • @ProfesorPorcupine-yy5bt
      @ProfesorPorcupine-yy5bt 4 месяца назад

      @@thederb720 Yea but no one on RUclips goes into great detail like you. I mean you did a fantastic job with Gadren Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus) which aren't super common as a wild edible, more of a Recent Garden Escape. Regardless of what you choose to do, I'm happy cuz every video is good!

  • @zuditaka
    @zuditaka Год назад +1

    💮 I think those Hibiscus called "Shoe Flowers" can be cooked in tempura batter just like pumpkin and zucchini marrow flowers can. It should work with Rose of Sharon as well? 😋

    • @thederb720
      @thederb720  Год назад +3

      yes, try it--I will; it's always good to learn new ways of using an already useful plant.