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🌭 Is the Sausage Tree from Africa edible?
Despite the tempting name, the sausages that grow on the Sausage Tree don't actually taste like the sausages you're thinking of, but... in a nutshell, they are still edible! Let's dive into the details...
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Despite the tempting name, the sausages that grow on the Sausage Tree don't actually taste like the sausages you're thinking of, but... in a nutshell, they are still edible! Let's dive into the details...
🌭The Sausage Tree (Kigelia pinnata, also known as Kigelia africana) is a striking tropical tree native to sub-Saharan Africa, renowned for its large, sausage-shaped fruits that can grow up to 2 feet long and weigh up to 15 pounds.
🌭While the Sausage Tree's fruit is technically edible, it is toxic when raw. To safely consume the fruit, it must undergo specific processing methods:
🌭Even with these preparations, caution is advised. It's essential to consult with local experts or traditional practitioners before attempting to consume Sausage Tree fruit.
🌭Various parts of the tree, including the fruit, bark, and leaves, have been used to treat ailments such as ulcers, skin infections.
🌭In some African cultures, the fruit is associated with fertility and is used in rituals. The tree's presence is often considered auspicious.
🌭Although the Sausage Tree might not be winning any awards for your dinner table, it's definitely a showstopper in the yard. Think of it as the ultimate conversation starter and the weirdest, most fascinating collectible you'll ever grow!
Drying: The fruit is dried thoroughly to reduce toxicity.
Roasting or Baking: These methods help neutralize harmful compounds.
Fermentation: In some cultures, the fruit is fermented, often with sugarcane juice or honey, to create traditional beverages like muratina in Kenya.
🛒 Grab your Sausage Tree now - impress your guests!
📚 Learn more about Sausage Tree:
Meet the tree everyone's talking about: sausages growing on a tree!
#Nature_Wonders #Trees #Discover
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Sausage Tree - Kigelia pinnata, fruit
Sausage Tree - Kigelia pinnata, fruit
Sausage Tree - Kigelia pinnata
Sausage Tree - Kigelia pinnata, fruit
🌭 Is the Sausage Tree from Africa edible?
Despite the tempting name, the sausages that grow on the Sausage Tree don't actually taste like the sausages you're thinking of, but... in a nutshell, they are still edible! Let's dive into the details...
🛒 Grab your Sausage Tree now - impress your guests!
📚 Learn more about Sausage Tree:
Meet the tree everyone's talking about: sausages growing on a tree!
#Nature_Wonders #Trees #Discover
🏵 TopTropicals
Despite the tempting name, the sausages that grow on the Sausage Tree don't actually taste like the sausages you're thinking of, but... in a nutshell, they are still edible! Let's dive into the details...
- 🌭The Sausage Tree (Kigelia pinnata, also known as Kigelia africana) is a striking tropical tree native to sub-Saharan Africa, renowned for its large, sausage-shaped fruits that can grow up to 2 feet long and weigh up to 15 pounds.
- 🌭While the Sausage Tree's fruit is technically edible, it is toxic when raw. To safely consume the fruit, it must undergo specific processing methods:
- 🌭Even with these preparations, caution is advised. It's essential to consult with local experts or traditional practitioners before attempting to consume Sausage Tree fruit.
- 🌭Various parts of the tree, including the fruit, bark, and leaves, have been used to treat ailments such as ulcers, skin infections.
- 🌭In some African cultures, the fruit is associated with fertility and is used in rituals. The tree's presence is often considered auspicious.
- 🌭Although the Sausage Tree might not be winning any awards for your dinner table, it's definitely a showstopper in the yard. Think of it as the ultimate conversation starter and the weirdest, most fascinating collectible you'll ever grow!
Drying: The fruit is dried thoroughly to reduce toxicity.
Roasting or Baking: These methods help neutralize harmful compounds.
Fermentation: In some cultures, the fruit is fermented, often with sugarcane juice or honey, to create traditional beverages like muratina in Kenya.
🛒 Grab your Sausage Tree now - impress your guests!
📚 Learn more about Sausage Tree:
Meet the tree everyone's talking about: sausages growing on a tree!
#Nature_Wonders #Trees #Discover
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Thunbergia mysorensis - Clock Vine
Bignonia capreolata - Crossvine
Tecomaria capensis - Cape Honeysuckle
Passiflora coccinea - Passion Flower
Ipomoea - Prince Kuhio Vine
Lonicera japonica - Japanese Honeysuckle
Antigonon leptopus - Mexican Coral Vine
Pyrostegia venusta - Flame Vine
vines for a hummingbird haven
🕊 Top Eight irresistible vines for a hummingbird haven. Part 1.
Below is the Hummingbird Haven Plan designed for continuous blooms, vertical interest, and year-round hummingbird attraction.
Centerpiece (Tall Structure / Arbor)
📝 These vines feature tubular, nectar-rich blooms that hummingbirds adore.
Add a shallow birdbath or feeder nearby, and you'll have a full-service nectar station!
See full list of Hummingbird favorite vines in next post ⤵️
🛒Turn Your Garden Into a Hummingbird Paradise!
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Below is the Hummingbird Haven Plan designed for continuous blooms, vertical interest, and year-round hummingbird attraction.
Centerpiece (Tall Structure / Arbor)
- Thunbergia, especially Thunbergia mysorensis (Clock Vine). Provide strong overhead support for its hanging blooms. Let this showstopper trail over a sturdy pergola or arbor. Its long, red-and-yellow flowers will be your garden’s main hummingbird magnet.
- Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) - A hardy, fast-growing native that clings to supports. Train it on a trellis for early-spring blooms that attract the season’s first hummingbirds.
- Tecomaria (Cape Honeysuckle) - A vigorous, evergreen bloomer that loves full sun. Its bright red-orange tubular flowers draw hummingbirds throughout the year and are perfect for training along fences or trellises.
- Passiflora (especially vitifolia or coccinea). Needs full sun, rich soil, and regular water; prune to manage size and boost flowering. Let it twine near seating areas for bold red blooms and close-up hummingbird visits.
- Ipomoea (including Prince Kuhio Vine) - Thrives in warm, frost-free zones with sun and moisture. Plant at the base of structures or in containers to sprawl or climb with vivid purple-pink blooms.
- Lonicera (including L. sempervirens - Coral Honeysuckle) - Plant at the base of a trellis or fence, near the arbor. This cold-hardy native has red-orange or yellow tubular blooms from spring to fall and adds a delicate contrast to tropical textures.
- Antigonon leptopus - Mexican Coral Vine - Loves sun and drains well; drought-tolerant but frost-sensitive. Great for fences and open trellises as a fast-growing, summer-to-fall bloomer buzzing with activity.
- Pyrostegia venusta (Flame Vine) - Bursting in fiery orange, perfect for fences or pergolas. Plant along a back fence or side trellis where it can sprawl wide and fill empty space. Thrives in full sun, blooms in winter-spring, and complements vertical stars like Thunbergia and Passionflower.
Side Support (Trellis or Fence)
Mid-layer (Fence, Arch, or Large Pot Trellis)
Ground-Level Accents
Wild Touch / Quick Filler
📝 These vines feature tubular, nectar-rich blooms that hummingbirds adore.
Add a shallow birdbath or feeder nearby, and you'll have a full-service nectar station!
See full list of Hummingbird favorite vines in next post ⤵️
🛒Turn Your Garden Into a Hummingbird Paradise!
#Hedges_with_benefits #Butterfly_Plants #How_to
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Clerodendrum incisum - Musical Note, Morning Kiss