Burning bush. How dangerous is it?
Burning Bush (another name - fraxinella) rarely seen in our gardens. The plant is very beautiful and it is grown in the middle lane.
Description
Perennial, which belongs to the family Rutaceae. The bush can reach heights of up to 1 m and a width of up to 1m. Flowers form racemose inflorescence beautiful pink color. The leaves resemble the leaves of ash trees (hence the name fraxinella). In the wild form is found in the Crimea and the Caucasus. Lovely honey plant. Blossoms about one month (June-July). Unpretentious in care. The plant is unsafe, highlighting the essential oils, it can cause chemical burns when it is hot and there is no wind, but it happens very rarely when our temperate climate. You do not need to smell it and touch it. On the southern forests are afraid of him when they see and pass by.
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The seeds of the plant have a spicy taste. They are added in various conservation, infusions and teas. Seeds are planted immediately after collection, without waiting for the spring. Otherwise, the shoots will rise after 2 years.
Why is called the burning bush?
In hot and sultry weather, no wind around the plant formed a cloud of selections of essential oils. If cast into a plant burning match, the flame rises in height and 1.5 m. Moreover, the surprising fact that the plant is not damaged by fire.
Not only need to conduct any experiments on the plant, it will not be anything, but you can get burns.
Do not be afraid to put burning bush. Many gardeners grow it and enjoy its beauty. If you want to be a weed plant, just wear gloves and long-sleeved clothing.
That's such an unusual flower growing on our beds.
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