Windmill palm flowers

Trachycarpus fortunei

flower · vegetable

Clusters of yellow buds of a mountain palm, blanched then stir-fried in Sichuan.

Origin

Southwest China (Sichuan)

Where to find it

In Sichuan, the clusters of buds are sold at spring markets; in Europe, this palm grows in gardens in Brittany and around the Italian lakes.

Season (United States)

April to May

Preparation

Blanched before cooking, to remove their bitterness.

Did you know?

It is one of the few palms that can withstand snow.