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09-MAR-2013 LynnH

YOU ATE WHAT?? / TRIANGLES

Brazoria, Texas

The white flowers on this Spanish Dagger yucca are edible and can be eaten raw in salads or on sandwiches.
These unique and abundant flowers crunch like iceberg lettuce, taste slightly nutty, and are high in Vitamin C.
The petals are the tastiest part of the flower – you’ll want to pluck out the bitter green center.
Also, test the flowers first before harvesting since tastes vary from plant to plant.
You can also fry, steam, pickle or saute the flowers in some butter. Yum!

Monthly Challenge - You Ate What??
Thursday Challenge - Thursday Triangles

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Janet Donnelly23-Mar-2013 20:26
You always find such interesting subjects ...... and then do this fabulous job of photographing and processing them. You are really good at what you do!!!
Julie Oldfield23-Mar-2013 20:22
Very lovely!
borisalex23-Mar-2013 08:26
Another piece of art! V.
Brenda22-Mar-2013 20:38
I'd love to try them. Beautiful photo. Love your composition. V
Barbara Heide22-Mar-2013 16:16
Thanks for the suggestion to eat them! I have some in my garden... need to try it out!
Barbara Heide22-Mar-2013 16:15
great take on triangles!!! strong composition! V
Sheila22-Mar-2013 10:25
How interesting, Lynn!
A beautiful shot.
laine22-Mar-2013 08:32
Known here as Yucca filamentosa...I've not eaten it that I am aware of.
Mieke WA Minkjan22-Mar-2013 06:37
very interesting Lynn, I didn't know about this, so thank you for the information
a wonderful photo of these flowers V
Janice Dunn22-Mar-2013 06:21
Beautifully captured image Lynn - I think I'll pass in eating it - but you have taken an awesome photo here
Mike H.22-Mar-2013 01:55
That's interesting. Great what I get to see and learn on these pages!
Well presented, Lynn.
Frank Brault22-Mar-2013 00:31
This is so beautiful and superbly composed.! V
Graeme21-Mar-2013 22:16
Superbly captured and framed, Lynn.BV
Karen Stuebing21-Mar-2013 21:54
Interesting information about this edible plant. I like the angle and composition. The leaves contrast nicely with the flowers. V.
Mairéad21-Mar-2013 20:25
Now I've learned something new. So it's not just a pretty plant.
Peter Sussex21-Mar-2013 20:12
We used to have a yucca for a long time, but never thought to eat it:) Very nice capture Lynn, V
sue anne21-Mar-2013 19:10
Yummy but not sure I'd eat this. V
Walter Otto Koenig21-Mar-2013 17:19
Cool shot of this blooming Yucca. Very nice details. Just be sure you eat the right Yucca. "V"
larose forest photos21-Mar-2013 13:59
Well, I didn't know that! I'll never look at Yucca the same again! Love your beautiful shot. V
Guest 21-Mar-2013 13:27
Superb framing. Nice work Lynn. V
Stephanie21-Mar-2013 12:45
Beautiful image Lynn! V
I've never tried these before.
Carol Rollins21-Mar-2013 12:34
An excellent idea for the challenge with a terrific result!