Friday, November 13, 2009

Garlic vine (Mansoa alliacea)

Garlic vine is a flowering vine and one of the most rewarding vines you can grow, its leaves once crushed, emits a garlic-like odor. Unless you are a vampire, you will like this flower and is easy to grow.



The flowers are trumpet -shaped and transforms into three different colors. It starts as purple, to a lavender and fade to white in the end. Sometimes, you can see a triple color in the same cluster at the same time, a beautiful sight really!


At Toucheng Farm now, this flower vine is in full bloom. You can see them, its fascinating sight and the color of which can bring you feelings of peace and wonder.

Besides its beauty, garlic vine's leaves can be used as a substitute for garlic due to its smell! If you grow them near your kitchen, why not try? It also has a medicinal power to cure some sickness. Sometimes it is called "Ajos sacha" or false garlic.



Toucheng Farm, ecologically rich vast land is nature's gift. It is not only for nature lovers, but also a haven for a refreshing weekend. It's worth visiting! Call or visit our website : http://www.tcfarm.com.tw/


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