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Title: curry
Post by: tig on June 27, 2004, 20:58:38
does anyone know the name of the plant that smells very like curry, and produces yellow flower heads ??? is it a herb ??
Title: Re:curry
Post by: ina on June 27, 2004, 21:23:59
Maybe Helichrysum Italicum?
If you are hoping to use it for cooking and get the flavor, I read that it doesn't work that way.
Title: Re:curry
Post by: oubykh on June 28, 2004, 20:17:58
tig - ina is right, Helichrysum Italicum is commonly known as the 'curry plant'. Its easy to grow, i dont remember mine flowering though...

hang on...

yes, a Google search says it does have yellow flowers!

but as ina says, its not used for cooking.
Title: Re:curry
Post by: aquilegia on June 29, 2004, 09:59:45
I have a curry plant. Apparently it keeps aphids (is it - I can't remember) away.

It didn't flower in it's first year, but I now have some lovely yellow flowers.

It should NOT be used for cooking - it is mildly poisonous. (remember curry is actually a mixture of lots of different spices, so it can't come from just one plant!)
Title: Re:curry
Post by: tig on June 29, 2004, 20:57:35
thanks all , thats the name i was looking for .anyway im having a curry dinner friday yous want to try some ;D ::) :)......(i think not  :D)