Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

flower · herb

Thick petals with a peppery taste of ginger and cardamom, pickled in vinegar as a condiment.

Origin

Southeastern United States

Where to find it

Planted in gardens, avenues and parks in the American South and Europe; the petals are picked from garden trees.

Season (United States)

May to July · grows in your region

Preparation

The petals are pulled from a freshly opened flower, rinsed and sliced before going into the vinegar; a small amount is enough.

Did you know?

The magnolia is older than bees: its first flowers were pollinated by beetles.