Muscari neglectum

Muscari neglectum

Grape Hyacinth

Muscari négligé

Perennial bulbous plant native to Eurasia

There are about 60 species of grape hyacinth found mainly in the Mediterranean region.

The leaves are very narrow, semi-cylindrical with a central groove; as opposed to M. botryoidal which has shorter, wider leaves.

Form

In Situ, Lacoste valley 4.08.13

Bloom with white lobes at the tip

 

Muscari comosum

Muscari comosum

(Syn. Leopoldia comosa)

Tassell grape hyacinth

Muscari à toupet

Native to Mediterranean region

The edible bulb is eaten in some Mediterranean countries

Bloom, 5.21.13, in a field below Lacoste

Tuft of blue to purple sterile flowers above brownish green fertile flowers

which open from dark blue buds 

Form 5.22.13

Illustration, Amédée Masclef, 1891

 

 

Malva sylvestris

Malva sylvestris
Common Mallow
Mauve des bois

Used medicinally for centuries; seeds and dried leaves are used in a tea as a diuretic; leaves are made into a poultice as an emollient for wounds

Flowers were spread on doorways and woven into garlands for celebrating May Day

Leaves are used in soups because they are mucilaginous and therefore naturally thickening

Bloom 5.20.13, alongside a road through a vineyard in Lacoste

In Situ, 5.22.13, Lacoste valley

Palmately lobed leaves