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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #240 on: July 19, 2019, 05:03:51 PM »


Hi Erja

That’s good someone is reading the articles I put on
No problem Erja it’s good to identify the plants of Arillas
See you by the marina pool as usual with a drink haha 😂 see you soon
Is your suitcase ready mine is nearly it’s by the front door haha

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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #241 on: July 21, 2019, 11:46:23 AM »


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DATE PALM

Phoenix dactylifera and Phoenix canariensis

You can see this Palm in Arillas BUT are slowly DYING and losing them

This tree can be grown in the UK  Phoenix canariensis is a species of flowering plant in the palm family Arecaceae, native to the Canary Islands. It is a relative of Phoenix dactylifera, the true date palm. It is the natural symbol of the Canary Islands, together with the canary Serinus canaria. Mature P. canariensis are often used in ornamental landscaping and are collected and transplanted to their new planting location. A Canary Island Date Palm with 10 m (30 ft) of trunk is approximately 60 years of age.
P canariensis is one of the most grown palm trees throughout the world. It tolerates cold and warmth, drought and floods, shade and sun, and salt spray as well as mountain climate.\" In urban environments where P canariensis is often introduced as an ornamental, this species can thrives in a variety of habitats and soil types  P. canariensis grows on a wide variety of soils, all of volcanic origin and usually fertile. P canariensis has an extensive root system, which allows these palms to explore the surrounding earth to find subterranean water even at long distances. P canariensis even grow in subxeric areas because they are resistant to temporary swamping of the soil caused by sudden rains.

Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as date or date palm, is a flowering plant species in the palm family, Arecaceae, cultivated for its edible sweet fruit. Although its exact place of origin is uncertain because of long cultivation,
Date trees typically reach about 21–23 metres (69–75 ft) in height,
Date fruits (dates) are oval-cylindrical, 3 to 7 centimetres (1.2 to 2.8 in) long, and about 2.5 centimetres (0.98 in) in diameter, ranging from bright red to bright yellow in colour, depending on variety.
Dates have been a staple food of the Middle East and the Indus Valley for thousands of years. There is archaeological evidence of date cultivation in Arabia from the 6th millennium BCE. The total annual world production of dates amounts to 8.5 million metric tons, countries of the Middle East and North Africa being the largest producers
The species name dactylifera "date-bearing" comes from the Greek words daktylos (δάκτυλος), which means "date" (also "finger")
Fossil records show that the date palm has existed for at least 50 million years
Dates are an important traditional crop in Iraq, Iran, Arabia, and north Africa west to Morocco. Dates (especially Medjool and Deglet Noor) are also cultivated in America in southern California, Arizona and southern Florida in the United States and in Sonora and Baja California in Mexico.

The Red Palm Weevil (RPW) Rhynchophorus ferrugineus is one of two species of snout beetle known as the red palm weevil,   is a harmful insect that is not native to Europe and can attack a wide range of palm trees, such as date palms, coconut and areca palms and many other palm species.The Red Palm Weevil is a threat for palm trees all around the world.
A fully grown Weevil can be as large as five centimeters and lay as many as 250 eggs at a time. The nature of their reproduction cycle requires them to lay their eggs into palm trees, where larvae’s grow and fully destroy the structure of the palms.


You cannot tell apart


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phoenix palm. ... “It still has those poisonous spikes on it and in fact they're more reachable in a pot than a very tall palm.
We had these in London i got stabed in the arm my arm ballooned very sore



In the Canary Islands, the sap of this date palm is used to make palm syrup. La Gomera is where most of the sap is produced in the Canary Islands.
Fruits
Dry or soft dates are eaten out-of-hand, or may be pitted and stuffed with fillings such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, candied orange and lemon peel, tahini, marzipan or cream cheese. Pitted dates are also referred to as stoned dates. Partially dried pitted dates may be glazed with glucose syrup for use as a snack food. Dates can also be chopped and used in a range of sweet and savory dishes, from tajines (tagines) in Morocco to puddings, ka'ak (types of Arab cookies) and other dessert items. Date nut bread, a type of cake, is very popular in the United States, especially around holidays. Dates are also processed into cubes, paste called 'ajwa, spread, date syrup or "honey" called "dibs" or rub in Libya, powder (date sugar), vinegar or alcohol. Vinegar made from dates is a traditional product of the Middle East.[30][31] Recent innovations include chocolate-covered dates and products such as sparkling date juice, used in some Islamic countries as a non-alcoholic version of champagne, for special occasions and religious times such as Ramadan. When Muslims break fast in the evening meal of Ramadan, it is traditional to eat a date first.

Reflecting the maritime trading heritage of Britain, imported chopped dates are added to, or form the main basis of a variety of traditional dessert recipes including sticky toffee pudding, Christmas pudding and date and walnut loaf. They are particularly available to eat whole at Christmas time. Dates are one of the ingredients of HP Sauce, a popular British condiment.

Dates can also be dehydrated, ground and mixed with grain to form a nutritious stockfeed.

In Southeast Spain (where a large date plantation exists including UNESCO-protected Palmeral of Elche) dates (usually pitted with fried almond) are served wrapped in bacon and shallow fried, served with ranch dressing.

In Israel date syrup, termed silan, is used while cooking chicken and also for sweet and desserts, and as a honey substitute.

Dates are one of the ingredients of jallab, a Middle-Eastern fruit syrup.

In Pakistan, a viscous, thick syrup made from the ripe fruits is used as a coating for leather bags and pipes to prevent leaking.
Date seeds are soaked and ground up for animal feed. Their oil is suitable for use in soap and cosmetics.
And  used in ornamental landscaping




Its gum (exudes from wounds) is used for the treatment of diarrhoea, it can counteract alcoholic intoxication, and its roots are used against tooth ache and pollen supply estrogens. A special variety known as Ajwah is the most medicinal date fruit in all the date palm varieties.
Therapeutic effects of date fruits (Phoenix dactylifera) in the prevention of diseases via modulation of anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-tumour activity



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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #242 on: July 22, 2019, 01:57:20 PM »



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Cicely

Myrrhis odorata  common names cicely, sweet cicely, myrrh, garden myrrh, and sweet chervil,is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the celery family Apiaceae. It is one of two accepted species in the genus Myrrhis.
Sweet cicely is also called myrrh, but this herb has nothing to do with the myrrh tree, as mentioned in the Bible.
Myrrhis derives from the Greek word myrrhis [μυρρίς], an aromatic oil from Asia. The Latin species name odorata means scented.
Native to mountains  of southern and central Europe It has been introduced and naturalized elsewhere in cultivated areas, woodland margins, roadside verges, river banks and grassland. In the British Isles it is most abundant in northern England and eastern Scotland
Its leaves are sometimes used as a herb, either raw or cooked, with a rather strong taste reminiscent of anise.
 The roots and seeds also are edible. Additionally,
Myrrhis odorata is a tall herbaceous perennial plant growing to 2 m [6 ft 6 in] tall, depending on circumstances. The leaves are fern-like, 2-4-pinnate, finely divided, feathery, up to 50 cm long, with whitish patches near the rachis. The plant is softly hairy and smells strongly of aniseed when crushed. The flowers are creamy-white, about 2–4 mm across, produced in large umbels. The flowering period extends from May to June. The fruits are slender, dark brown, 15–25 mm long and 3–4 mm broad








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beekeepers traditionally rubbed sweet cicely inside bee hives to attract new colonies.
Both the leaves, stems, flowers and roots of sweet cicely are edible. They young leaves can be eaten raw in salads, steamed, boiled or added to stir fry’s. The seeds, which taste like licorice candy, are used to sweeten and flavor desserts and baked items. The roots are cooked and served like turnips or parsnips. They are roasted, or added to stews and soups. Sweet cicely root is used to make wine and the seeds are to used to flavor liquors.
Sweet cicely, especially the root, has traditionally been used to replace, or as an addition to sugar in cooking. Research is being done to determine whether the herb can be used by diabetics and hypoglycemics. Therefore, sweet cicely could potentially be used in the same way that sugar substitutes, such as stevia, are used today.
sweet cicely as a tea




People take sweet cicely as a tea or tonic for asthma and other breathing problems, cough, digestion problems, chest and throat complaints, and urinary tract disorders. It is also used as a “blood purifier.”
Asthma.
Congestion.
Digestion problems.
Urinary tract conditions.
Gout, when applied to the skin.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of sweet cicely during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.




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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #243 on: July 23, 2019, 09:21:38 AM »



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coneflowers

Echinacea The genus Echinacea has ten species, A group of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family
Echinacea purpurea cultivation represents nearly 65% of all Echinacea cultivated in Europe
Echinacea species have been grown for their ornamental value in Europe since the 18th century. About 10 garden varieties of Echinacea purpurea were in cultivation in Europe at least until 1960
E. purpurea has long been the focus of plant breeders who have found varieties within Echinacea purpurea. Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea pallida have no breed varieties defined thus far. Although Echinacea originated in North America, the purple coneflower species (E. purpurea) is probably better appreciated in Europe than in the United States as a garden ornamental plant.
Many of the cultivars traded at present were developed in Europe. German plant breeders have focused on developing cultivars with ray flowers that do not droop. Consumers see drooping petals as being diseased or wilted. Presently, seed companies offer varieties in various shades of red and white for which origin or breeder is not always known.
They have large, showy heads of composite flowers, blooming from early to late summer. The generic name is derived from the Greek word ἐχῖνος (ekhinos), meaning "sea urchin", due to the spiny central disk. These flowering plants and their parts have different uses. Some species are cultivated in gardens for their showy flowers.
HABITAT E. purpurea, purple coneflower
Size: 2 to 4 feet tall (rarely to 6 feet), 2 to 3 feet wide. A shrubby, well branched plant with leafy stems and dozens of flowers with flat or drooping rose-pink to red-violet rays
Can grow on waste ground,Edge of woodland,Parks,Gardens
Light: Echinacea thrives in full to partial sun. ...
Soil: Echinacea will tolerate poor rocky soil, but will not grow in wet, mucky soil. ...
Spacing: Coneflowers are clumping plants. ...
Planting: Plant Echinacea plants in the spring or the fall, in well-drained soil in full to part sun.

There were ten distinct species.

Echinacea angustifolia – Narrow-leaf coneflower
Echinacea atrorubens – Topeka purple coneflower
Echinacea laevigata – Smooth coneflower, smooth purple coneflower
Echinacea pallida – Pale purple coneflower
Echinacea paradoxa – Yellow coneflower, Bush's purple coneflower
Echinacea purpurea – Purple coneflower, eastern purple coneflower
Echinacea sanguinea – Sanguine purple coneflower
Echinacea serotina – Narrow-leaved purple coneflower
Echinacea simulata – Wavyleaf purple coneflower
Echinacea tennesseensis – Tennessee coneflower







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Echinacea is LIKELY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth in the short-term. ... Applying echinacea to the skin can cause redness, itchiness, or a rash.



The cone part of the flower head dries is a attractivein flower arrangements



Echinacea, also known as the purple coneflower, is an herbal medicine that has been used for centuries, customarily as a treatment for the common cold, coughs, bronchitis, upper respiratory infections, and some inflammatory conditions.
High in Antioxidants
Positive Effect on the Immune System
May Lower Blood Sugar Levels
May Reduce Feelings of Anxiety
Anti-Inflammatory Properties
May Help Treat Skin Concerns
May Offer Protection Against Cancer
Infections including urinary tract, ear and throat infections













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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #244 on: July 25, 2019, 09:19:19 AM »


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Eggplant

You can see this plant the back road pass the Bardis Hotel a small allotment and around Arillas

Solanum melongena Is known as Eggplant (US, Australia), aubergine (UK), or brinjal (South Asia and South Africa) is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Solanum melongena is grown worldwide for its edible fruit.
 Although often considered a vegetable, it is a berry by botanical definition. As a member of the genus Solanum, it is related to tomato and potato.and chili peppers! Like the tomato, its skin and seeds can be eaten, but, like the potato, it is usually eaten cooked. Eggplant is nutritionally low in macronutrient and micronutrient content, but the capability of the fruit to absorb oils and flavors into its flesh through cooking expands its use in the culinary arts.
The name eggplant is usual in North American English and Australian English. First recorded in 1763, the word "eggplant" was originally applied to white cultivars, which look very much like hen's eggs
Varieties
S. m. var. esculentum – common aubergine, including white varieties, with many cultivars
S. m. var. depressum – dwarf aubergine
S. m. var. serpentium – snake aubergine
 Grow the plants in relatively moist fertile soils in sunny positions.
Apparently, way back in the 1700s, early European versions of eggplant were smaller and yellow or white. They looked a bit like goose or hen's eggs, which led to the name “eggplant." The eggplant has been around for a long, long time. It's native to India and Southeast Asia





raw eggplants are not poisonous. However, the leaves and flowers of the plant can be toxic. Plants in the nightshade family -- which includes eggplants, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes and tomatillos -- contain an alkaloid called solanine, which in very large doses can be poisonous.



It can be grilled, stuffed, roasted, served in soups and stews and on kabobs, and used in curries and stir-fries. Eggplant is nutritious, being low in calories, fat, and sodium. It is high in fiber, and provides additional nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, folic acid, vitamin B6 and A.
moussaka
Stuffed
eggplant greek dip
eggplant greek salad
eggplant greek yogurt
Melitzanosalata, or Greek Eggplant Dip, is a simple yet tasty dish of roasted eggplant, garlic, oil, and lemon juice. It's perfect spread on toasted bread, or as party of a larger Greek meze party!


Eggplants also contain flavonoids, such as anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments that have many health benefits. They also help give the eggplant its well-known, dark purple color. The skin of the eggplant is rich in antioxidants, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.
HEART HEALTH. Eggplants contain fiber, potassium, vitamin C and B6. ...
LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE. Eggplants contain a red-blue flavonoid plant pigment called anthocyanin which has been found to help with dropping blood pressure significantly. ...
PREVENT SOME CANCERS. ...
HELP WITH ANEMIA. ...
DIABETES.
High in Antioxidants
Rich in Many Nutrients
May Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease
May Promote Blood Sugar Control
Could Help With Weight Loss
Have Cancer-Fighting Benefits


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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #245 on: July 26, 2019, 09:09:03 AM »


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courgette

Zucchini The zucchini, like all squash, originates in the Americas, specifically Mesoamerica. However, the varieties of squash typically called "zucchini" were developed in northern Italy in the second half of the 19th century after being brought to Europe by European explorers, many generations after the introduction of cucurbits from the Americas in the early 16th century.
Zucchini, like all squash, has its ancestry in the Americas, specifically Mesoamerica. However, the varieties of green, cylindrical squash harvested immature and typically called "zucchini" were cultivated in northern Italy, as much as three centuries after the introduction of cucurbits from the Americas. It appears that this occurred in the second half of the 19th century, although the first description of the variety under the name zucchini occurs in a work published in Milan in 1901. Early varieties usually appended the names of nearby cities in their names.
The first records of zucchini in the United States date to the early 1920s. It was almost certainly taken to America by Italian immigrants and probably was first cultivated in the United States in California. A 1928 report on vegetables grown in New York State treats 'Zucchini' as one among 60 cultivated varieties of C. pepo
The female flower is a golden blossom on the end of each emergent zucchini. The male flower grows directly on the stem of the zucchini plant in the leaf axils (where leaf petiole meets stem), on a long stalk, and is slightly smaller than the female. Both flowers are edible and are often used to dress a meal or to garnish the cooked fruit.

Firm and fresh blossoms that are only slightly open are cooked to be eaten, with pistils removed from female flowers, and stamens removed from male flowers. The stems on the flowers can be retained as a way of giving the cook something to hold onto during cooking, rather than injuring the delicate petals, or they can be removed prior to cooking, or prior to serving. There are a variety of recipes in which the flowers may be deep fried as fritters or tempura (after dipping in a light tempura batter), stuffed, sautéed, baked, or used in soups.

courgettes can reach nearly 1 metre (100 cm; 39 in) in length, but is usually harvested when still immature at about 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 in). A zucchini is a thin-skinned cultivar of what in Britain and Ireland is referred to as a marrow. In South Africa, a zucchini is known as a baby marrow.
In Greece, zucchini is usually fried or stewed with other fruits (often green chili peppers and eggplants). It is served as an hors d'œuvre or as a main dish, especially during fasting seasons. Zucchini is also stuffed with minced meat, rice, and herbs and served with avgolemono sauce. In several parts of Greece, the flowers of the plant are stuffed with white cheese, usually feta or mizithra cheese, or with a mixture of rice, herbs, and occasionally minced meat. They are then deep-fried or baked in the oven with tomato sauce.







Toxicology. Members of the plant family Cucurbitaceae, which includes zucchini/marrows, pumpkins and cucumbers, can contain toxins called cucurbitacins. These are chemically classified as steroids; they defend the plants from predators, and have a bitter taste to humans. ... The toxin is not destroyed by cooking.
However, cucurbitacin poisoning is very unlikely from commercial varieties.



Zucchini is a good source of potassium and vitamins C and A, and it's super low in calories — wins all around. Zucchini are a multifunctional squash; you can fry them, saute them, use a vegetable peeler to turn zucchini into “pasta ribbons” or even munch on the raw squash.
Blueberry Zucchini Muffins,Spicy Zucchini Frittata, Zucchini Waffles,Zucchini Summer Skillet with Poached Eggs,Bacon Zucchini Quiche,Zucchini Quinoa Burgers,Shaved Squash Salad with Sunflower Seeds,Zucchini and Ricotta Galette,Spinach and Zucchini Soup,Zucchini Crudo, Zucchini Cornbread,Zucchini Butter, Zucchini Baba Ghannouj,Balsamic Steak with Garlic Zucchini,Zucchini Bread
Just type in any of the names and you can get the recipes loads to choose



Rich in Many Nutrients. Zucchini is rich in several vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial plant compounds. ...
High in Antioxidants. ...
Contributes to Healthy Digestion. ...
May Reduce Blood Sugar Levels. ...
May Improve Heart Health. ...
May Strengthen Your Vision. ...
May Aid Weight Loss. ...
Easy to Add to Your Diet.
Helps Lower Cholesterol
Helps Control Diabetes
Helps Cure Asthma
Enhances Digestion
Slows Down Aging
Strengthens Bones And Teeth
Helps Balance Thyroid And Adrenaline Function
Helps During Pregnancy
Good For Babies (And Kids)
Helps Prevent Gout
Promotes Prostate Health
Aids Collagen Formation
Helps In Skin Hydration
Improves Brain Functioning And Memory
Promotes Hair Growth
Enhances Immunity

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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #246 on: July 26, 2019, 11:34:45 AM »
You may be interested in this pic , Kevin.
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My neighbours land , just across from the house and taken from our balcony. These were planted about 4 days ago.
(Loadsa Z's) - They will grow very quickly so I will post an updated pic in a weeks time.
Cheers
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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #247 on: July 26, 2019, 01:39:05 PM »


Hi Neil
 I will be out soon I can have look

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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #248 on: July 28, 2019, 01:34:44 PM »



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Cucumber

Cucumis sativus is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It is a creeping vine that bears cucumiform fruits that are used as vegetables. There are three main varieties of cucumber: slicing, pickling, and seedless. Within these varieties, several cultivars have been created. In North America, the term "wild cucumber" refers to plants in the genera Echinocystis and Marah,Echinocystis is a monotypic genus in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. The sole species is E. lobata, commonly called wild cucumber or prickly cucumber. It is an annual, sprawling plant that is native to North America.
  Marah They are also commonly called Old man in the ground. The genus (which Kellogg noted was characterized by extreme bitterness) was named for Marah in Exodus 15:22-25, which was said to be named for the bitter water there.
but these are not closely related. The cucumber is originally from South Asia, but now grows on most continents. Many different types of cucumber are traded on the global market.
The cucumber is a creeping vine that roots in the ground and grows up trellises or other supporting frames,
The plant may also root in a soilless medium and will sprawl along the ground if it does not have supports. The vine has large leaves that form a canopy over the fruits. The fruit of typical cultivars of cucumber is roughly cylindrical, but elongated with tapered ends, and may be as large as 60 centimeters (24 in) long and 10 centimeters (3.9 in) in diameter.[citation needed] Botanically speaking, the cucumber is classified as a pepo, a type of botanical berry with a hard outer rind and no internal divisions. Much like tomato and squash, it is often perceived, prepared and eaten as a vegetable. Cucumber fruits consist of 95% water

"True berries", or "baccae", may also be required to have a thin outer skin, not self-supporting when removed from the berry. This distinguishes, for example, a Vaccinium or Solanum berry from an Adansonia (baobab) amphisarca, which has a dry, more rigid and self-supporting skin. The fruit of citrus, such as the orange, kumquat and lemon, is a berry with a thick rind and a very juicy interior divided into segments by septa, that is given the special name "hesperidium". A specialized term, pepo, is also used for fruits of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which are modified to have a hard outer rind, but are not internally divided by septae. The fruits of Passiflora passion fruit and Carica papaya are sometimes also considered pepos.
pepo
Berries that develop from an inferior ovary are sometimes termed epigynous berries or false berries, as opposed to true berries, which develop from a superior ovary. In epigynous berries, the berry includes tissue derived from parts of the flower besides the ovary. The floral tube, formed from the basal part of the sepals, petals and stamens can become fleshy at maturity and is united with the ovary to form the fruit. Common fruits that are sometimes classified as epigynous berries include bananas, coffee, members of the genus Vaccinium (e.g., cranberries and blueberries), and members of the family Cucurbitaceae (gourds, cucumbers, melons and squash
A few cultivars of cucumber are parthenocarpic, the blossoms creating seedless fruit without pollination.
 these are usually grown in greenhouses, where bees are excluded. In Europe, they are grown outdoors in some regions, and bees are excluded from these areas.
Most cucumber cultivars, however, are seeded and require pollination. Thousands of hives of honey bees are annually carried to cucumber fields just before bloom for this purpose. Cucumbers may also be pollinated by bumblebees and several other bee species. Most cucumbers that require pollination are self-incompatible, so pollen from a different plant is required to form seeds and frui
The cucumber is listed among the foods of ancient Ur, and the legend of Gilgamesh describes people eating cucumbers.[citation needed] Cucumbers are mentioned in the Bible as one of the foods eaten by the Israelites in Egypt





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pickled in brine,cucumbers with vinegar,cucumbers juice,cucumber juice for skin,just about anything


BEAT BAD BREATH.
Nothing is worse than bad breath and being out of breath mints. A great alternative is cucumber! Slice some up and hold on the roof of your mouth for 1-2 minutes. It will boost saliva production, which washes away the stinky bacteria.
NON-CAFFEINATED PICK ME UP.
Whenever you’re feeling a little groggy—from the time you wake up, to a sleepy afternoon, to after dinner—reach for a cucumber instead of reaching for something with too much caffeine in it. Caffeine loaded drinks can cost too much, anyway! Since cucumbers have vitamin B and carbs that are great at replenishing your body, they can help give you the energy boost you need. Skip the caffeine and caffeine crashes, snack on cucumbers
LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE.
Since cucumbers have a high amount of potassium and mild diuretic property, it minimizes the effects of sodium as it helps reduce blood pressure and heart rate
 STOP HEADACHES.
Who wants to take a bunch of medicine if it’s not necessary? Cucumbers have vitamins and electrolytes that replenish the body and naturally keep headaches away. Simply eat cucumber slices before bed to wake up with a pain-free head.
STRENGTHEN HAIR.
Cucumbers contain silica. It is a mineral that helps improve collagen in the body, meaning it helps to keep hair from breaking or getting damaged. Since cucumbers are cooling they can also help hair during the summer from long days outside.
 REDUCE APPEARANCE OF CELLULITE.
Make a paste of cucumber juice, honey, and ground coffee. Apply to cellulite and wrap in cloth and let sit for 30 minutes. Exfoliate the area for full benefits. The paste tightens skin and reduces the appearance of cellulite.
 FIGHT CONSTIPATION.
With its high fiber and water content, if you suffer from constipation eat some cucumbers and your body will be thanking you.
KEEP SLUGS AWAY.
If you have these visitors in your garden, you’ll be happy to know that cucumbers can help. Put some cucumber slices in a pie tin. The chemicals in the cucumber will react with the aluminum that will give off a scent that will keep the slugs away.
RID INTESTINAL WORMS.
Cucumber is actually a natural way to get rid of tapeworms in your intestines. Cucumber juice has the enzyme erepsin—which digests proteins—that eat away at tapeworms.
CURE HANGOVER.
Because cucumbers have so many nutrients and can eliminate toxins, they are a great natural remedy for ridding the body of the harmful effects of too much alcohol. Try it.
 TREAT EYE PUFFINESS.
You’ve probably seen or even tried cucumber slices on eyes; but do you know why they work? Cucumbers have ascorbic acid and caffeic acid. Antioxidants that relieve water retention, thereby reducing swelling around the eyes.
REMOVE MARKS ON WALLS.
If your child has gotten a little crazy with the crayons lately, get out a cucumber! The outer peel is great for removing marks on walls. Just rub it on the wall and the crayon markings will come right off.
MAKE METAL SHINE.
After regular cleaning, rub a cucumber slice on metal to remove tarnish and make it shine. We put this to the test, and it worked beautifully! It was actually easy to remove the tarnish on an old serving bowl.
PREVENT MIRROR FOG.
Are you constantly waiting for the bathroom mirror to unfog to shave or put on makeup? Before your take a shower, wipe a cucumber across the mirror. It’ll help prevent the after-shower mirror fogs.
QUIET A SQUEAKY DOOR.
Squeaky door in the house and don’t have WD-40? No problem! A simple, all-natural solution is to rub a cucumber slice on the hinge. Squeak gone!
SHINE SHOES.
It may seem funny to wipe cucumber onto your shoes, but it does make them shine! Cucumbers contain a chemical that give shine and also repels water.
REDUCE RISK OF CANCER.
Cucumbers truly are a super food. They contain three lignans—lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol—which have been shown to reduce the risk of breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancers.




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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #249 on: July 29, 2019, 09:18:25 AM »


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Flax

I dont know if this plant grows on Corfu

Linum usitatissimum  known as common flax or linseed, is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae.
This plant is a food and fiber crop Textiles made from flax are known in the Western countries as linen, and traditionally used for bed sheets, underclothes, and table linen. Its oil is known as linseed oil.
After almost one hundred years flax will be grown again in Crete for textile use. The Penelope Gandhi mission women’s team, in cooperation with the Technical Educational Institute of Crete students and the University of Mountains decided to grow the crops which had helped the region’s microeconomic development in the past
Flax  it is the oldest of all fabrics, and evidence of linen has been found in Swiss lake dwellings dating from 8000 BC. It may simply be that flax was taken for granted.
After all, families in every country around the world had their own flax garden; it was just as natural an occurrence as fetching water from the well. However, the earliest mention of linen fabric comes from ancient Greece, where the evidence of a linen industry is shown on 4,000 year-old tablets.
Flax in Neolithic and Bronze Age Greece: Archaeobotanical evidence
Flax was cultivated extensively in ancient Egypt, where the temple walls had paintings of flowering flax, and mummies were entombed in linen.
Habitat The plant is adaptable to a variety of soils and climates but grows best in well-drained sandy loam and in temperate climates. In most areas planting of the same land with flax is limited to once in six years to avoid soil exhaustion. Cool moist growing seasons produce the most-desirable fibre.

Native Habitat: Woodland,Prairie/Meadow/Field
Wild Blue Flax Linum lewisii
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Drought Tolerance: High
Soil Description: Sand





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Flax is grown for its seeds, which can be ground into a meal or turned into linseed oil, a product used as a nutritional supplement and as an ingredient in many wood-finishing products. Flax is also grown as an ornamental plant in gardens. Moreover, flax fibers are used to make linen.



Though tiny, they are rich in the omega-3 fatty acid ALA, lignans and fiber, all of which have been shown to have many potential health benefits. They can be used to improve digestive health, lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol, reduce the risk of cancer and may benefit people with diabetes
Flax Seeds Are a Rich Source of Lignans, Which May Reduce Cancer Risk
Flax Seeds Are Rich in Dietary Fiber
Flax Seeds May Improve Cholesterol
Flax Seeds May Lower Blood Pressure
They Contain High-Quality Protein
Flax Seeds May Help Control Blood Sugar
Flax Seeds Keep Hunger at Bay, Which May Aid Weight Control
 Flax Seeds Can Be a Versatile Ingredient
Flax seeds or flaxseed oil can be added to many common foods.

Adding them to water and drinking it as part of your daily fluid intake
Drizzling flaxseed oil as a dressing on salad
Sprinkling ground flax seeds over your hot or cold breakfast cereal
Mixing them into your favorite yogurt
Adding them into cookie, muffin, bread or other batters
Mixing them into smoothies to thicken up the consistency
Adding them to water as an egg substitute
Incorporating them into meat patties

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« Reply #250 on: July 29, 2019, 10:16:15 AM »


 



FIGHT CONSTIPATION.


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With a cuccumber that big I would imagine you can fight anything!!!
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« Reply #251 on: July 29, 2019, 06:36:41 PM »
Kevin - I have sent you a PM , and..... tis not about the that cucumber!!

and .... how do you start up a chat with a lady who grows these???
for me , I would say "Cucumber" here often??
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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #252 on: July 30, 2019, 08:58:29 AM »

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ladies' fingers

Okra  is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of West African, Ethiopian, and South Asian origins. The plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world.
Okra grows in an elongated, lantern shape vegetable. ... Okra is common in African, Middle Eastern, Greek, Turkish, Indian, Caribbean, and South American cuisines. Okra is commonly associated with US Southern, Creole, and Cajun cooking since it was initially introduced into the United States in the US South.
Okra probably originated somewhere around Ethiopia, and was cultivated by the ancient Egyptians by the 12th century B.C. Its cultivation spread throughout North Africa and the Middle East. The seed pods were eaten cooked, and the seeds were toasted and ground, used as a coffee substitute (and still is).
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), native to Africa and related to hibiscus, arrived in North America in the 1600s. This edible green seed pods quickly became popular in the Deep South as both a side dish and a thickening for gumbo and stews. As a crop, oka thrives in any climate where corn will grow.
Okra can grow from three to six feet tall. Choose a garden spot where its shade will not harm other sun loving plants.
Temperature – An optimum temperature of 35 degress is what ladies finger
crops require. If you are sowing the seeds in winter, ensure that they remain in a
sunny spot during the day but stay out of chilling cold weather in the night. Too
much cold can kill the plant overnight.






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The entire okra plant is edible. The leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked like any other greens. Okra pods can even be eaten raw. ... The slime okra is known for is called mucilage, and it's actually good for you
Ladies' fingers can be used in salads, soups, and stews, fresh or dried, fried, sautéed, roasted, or boiled. They can also be pickled. Cutting okra and cooking it in moisture releases a mucilaginous, or slimy, juice that increases the thickness of soups and stews.



Okra's high levels of vitamin A, B vitamins (B1, B2, B6), and vitamin C, and traces of zinc and calcium, make it an ideal vegetable to eat during pregnancy. Okra also serves as a supplement for fiber and folic acid. This helps prevent birth defects like spina bifida and can even stop constipation during pregnancy.
 It’s a low calorie food
It’s a diuretic
That means it helps the body detoxify itself and helps you shed excess water weight. A great weapon in your arsenal for de-bloating!
 It’s cancer fighting
Packed with antioxidants, okra can provide much-needed support to cells in fighting off free-radicals that can lead to cancer.
It helps control cholesterol levels
 It boosts the immune system
It supports fertility and healthy pregnancy
It stabilizes blood sugar levels
It helps prevent diabetes
It helps prevent kidney disease
It may help reduce asthma symptoms
It’s good for your brain
It’s good for eye health
supports strong bones
great for your skin
great source of vegetable protein
ulcer healing




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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #253 on: July 31, 2019, 09:13:38 AM »


HI

Handkerchief tree

I am not sure if this tree is on Corfu
This is a lovely flowering tree

Davidia involucrata,  Is a medium-sized deciduous tree in the family Nyssaceae. It was previously included with tupelos in the dogwood family, Cornaceae,
Other common names are dove-tree,handkerchief tree, pocket handkerchief tree,ghost tree, native to South Central and Southwest China from Hubei to southern Gansu, south to Guizhou, Sichuan and Yunnan, but is widely cultivated elsewhere in the world
It is a moderately fast-growing tree, growing to 20–25 m  the leaves are mostly 10–20 cm long and 7–15 cm wide and are ovate to heart-shaped.
Davidia involucrata is the only member of its genus, but there are two varieties differing slightly in their leaves, D. involucrata var. involucrata, which has the leaves thinly pubescent (short-haired) on the underside, and D. involucrata var. vilmoriniana, with glabrous (hairless) leaves. Some botanists treat them as distinct species, with good reason, as the two taxa have differing chromosome numbers so are unable to produce fertile hybrid offspring.
The species was introduced from China to Europe and North America in 1904, and is a popular ornamental tree in parks and larger gardens. Most trees in cultivation are var. vilmoriniana, which has proved much better able to adapt to the climatic conditions in the west.
 handkerchief tree is best known for its striking display of floral bracts in late spring. Its small, reddish purple flower heads are surrounded by a pair of large, white bracts up to 30 cm long, which are said to resemble dangling handkerchiefs or doves resting on the branches. Fruits: Hard, dark-green nuts, which turn purple when ripe. Each fruit contains 6-10 seeds. Seeds germinate erratically, and trees may need 10-20 years to flower.
This ancient tree species is known from fossil records millions of years old. As the population in China has grown, the tree’s natural habitat has gradually been destroyed and it is now an endangered species. In recognition of this, the Chinese government has named it a protected plant.



 


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Ornamental tree in parks and larger gardens.
 fruits in the form of small pear (3 cm). They stay on the tree late in winter. Overripe, they are edible. , the fruit tastes disgusting to humans.



Couid not find any medicinal uses




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Re: Walking around corfu
« Reply #254 on: August 01, 2019, 09:14:32 AM »


HI

Indian-bean-tree

We had theses trees in south kensington a beautiful trees

Catalpa bignonioides  is native to the southeastern United States in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Common names include southern catalpa, cigartree, and Indian-bean-tree.
It is a medium-sized deciduous tree growing to 15–18 metres  with a trunk up to 1 metre diameter,
The leaves are large and heart shaped, being 20–30 cm long and 15–20 cm broad.
 It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from October to December.
The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees.
Suitable for: light sandy, medium loamy and heavy clay soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.
A fast-growing tree with an extensive root system, it has been planted on land that is subject to landslips or erosion in order to stabilize the soil. Wood - coarse and straight-grained, soft, not strong, moderately high in shock resistance, very durable in the soil.
 It is highly valued for posts and fencing rails, and is also used for interior finishes, cabinet work etc
 Plants are hardy to about -15°c, probably more in continental climates, they grow best in areas with hot summers
The genus was common in Europe during the Tertiary period and its fossil remains have been discovered in the Miocene rocks of the Yellowstone River.
Tertiary is a widely used term for the geologic period from 66 million to 2.6 million years ago,

Can grow all over the world
It is widely grown as an ornamental tree. In parks and gardens of all temperate countries.
 it is fast-growing in the wild where it often flowers when only 6 - 8 years old




 


The roots are highly poisonous The tree is famous for its long seed pods, which resemble beans or cigars. Despite the common name of "bean tree," however, this catalpa has no known edible uses.


Grown as an ornamental tree.
Common Uses: Fence posts, utility wood, cabinetry, and carving. ... Unlike most other common carving woods, such as Butternut or Basswood, Catalpa is resistant to decay, and is more suited to outdoor carvings than other domestic species.
Catalpa is often called a softwood, but is technically a hardwood, but one of the softer low density hardwoods. Catalpa wood is good for starting fires and will put out heat just fine, but it will burn up quickly and you will have to keep putting wood on the fire if you want an extended burn.



A tea made from the bark has been used as an antiseptic, antidote to snake bites, laxative, sedative and vermifuge. As well as having a sedative effect, the plant also has a mild narcotic action, though it never causes a dazed condition.
 It has therefore been used with advantage in preparations with other herbs for the treatment of whooping cough in children, it is also used to treat asthma and spasmodic coughs in children. The bark has been used as a substitute for quinine in treating malaria. The leaves are used as a poultice on wounds and abrasions
Distilled water made from the pods, mixed with eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) and rue (Ruta graveolens) is a valuable eye lotion in the treatment of trachoma and conjunctivitis





 

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