I went into my back yard to make a quick walk through. This time of year some interesting things are happening, but I often miss them because school is in full swing. I was bending over to admire a nasturtium plant that grew from a seed that fell off of last summer’s plants, when I noticed a deliciously sweet smell. It was much like honey-suckle. I didn’t immediately see the source because I didn’t immediately see any flowers.
Then I remembered the Osmanthus heterophyllus (False Holly). I got it because I liked the shape of the evergreen leaves, but as a bonus, it blooms late in the fall with sweetly scented flowers. I’ll be looking forward to the next warmish day we have. That’s when the flower fragrances really come out.
I read that some people make tea with the dried flowers. I probably won’t do that.
Your knowledge of plants is reaching the scary level. No wonder you have bumps on your head – it’s floral information bursting out!
HA! You funny!
And I agree. It’s getting like computer lingo…too. many. big. scary. words!
Congratulations on your delicious discovery Brad!
But don’t you think the tea would taste like honey suckle? Well, after you add a ton of sugar, which is the only way to like tea.
Because now I’m curious.
If only the tech-savy in Bradaptationland would devise a way all us readers could inhale deeply and also appreciate this marvelous scent. Until that becomes reality, all I can add is “beautiful foliage!”
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