Flowering bulbs of leeks

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Good morning dear Stemmians!


Large bullets swing on high stems. Made up of hundreds of small flowers.


The growth of leeks was extended to ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. In addition to the nutritional value they were known and the medicinal properties of this plant. The growth of leeks was carried out in antiquity for the treatment of scurvy and rheumatism, obesity and mental fatigue.


Leeks are relatives of ordinary onions, but with a milder and more grassy odor, which disappears during heat treatment. It is often considered a root crop, although, as a rule, it does not form a river. Edible part length about 15 centimeters and up to 5 centimeters in diameter with a cylindrical stem that whites, being underground. Lean leeks are most often used as a fragrant seasoning for soups, salads and casseroles.


In addition, the flower of onions attracts attention.