Gallant soldier
Gallant soldier (Galinsoga parviflora): Its glabrous, erect stem grows pointed, ovate, opposite leaves with serrated margins.
The flower heads consist of a yellow corolla and 5 white, short ray florets. There are large gaps between the 2-3 toothed florets, so that one always stands alone.
Gallant soldier
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Family and collection time
The Gallant soldier belongs to the family of the composite plants….
Ingredients: (selection)
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Iron
Parts of the plant used: Leaves, buds, shoot tips
Collection time in detail:
- Leaves, buds, shoot tips: May to October
Recipe for the kitchen: Salade Bonaparte
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3 handfuls of French herb
- Croutons
Make a vinaigrette with the oil, vinegar and mustard and pour over the cabbage, sprinkle with croutons. Ready!
In the kitchen:
The flower heads are excellent as edible decoration for dishes and buffets.
References:
Beiser, Rudi: Our edible wild plants. Kosmos Nature Guide 2018
Bühring, Ursel: Praxis-Lehrbuch der modernen Heilpflanzenkunde; Grundlagen – Anwendung – Therapie. Sonntag Publishing House Stuttgart 2005
Pahlow, M. Pharmacist: Medicinal Plants. Bechtermünz Publishing House Augsburg 2001
Schneider, Christine: Finding wild herbs. Ulmer Publishing House Stuttgart 2017
Recipe by Dr. Markus Strauß www.dr-strauss.net
