Cheesy plant from Alsagarden® is an edible plant belonging to the same family as the coffee tree (Rubiaceae). Native to Asia, this rare plant has the unusual flavor of cheese is often used as a vegetable in Vietnamese cuisine and also possess medicinal properties.

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Schisandra chinensis ( 五味子 in Chinese, pinyin: wǔ wèi zi, literally "five flavor berry" which is its common name) is a deciduous woody vine native to forests of Northern China and the Russian Far East. It is hardy in USDA Zone 4. Its berries are used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs.

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Teucrium polium is a perennial and aromatic plant with an amazing and strong sausage smell ! The aromatic foliage was commonly used for salads or soft cheese. In Morocco, this plant was also used in traditional medicine. Very decorative, this plant produces yellow flowers in early summer. Easy to grow, Teucrium polium appreciates dry, well drained soil. Hardy plant to -18 ° C.

Cheesy plant from Alsagarden® is an edible plant belonging to the same family as the coffee tree (Rubiaceae). Native to Asia, this rare plant has the unusual flavor of cheese is often used as a vegetable in Vietnamese cuisine and also possess medicinal properties.

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Schisandra chinensis ( 五味子 in Chinese, pinyin: wǔ wèi zi, literally "five flavor berry" which is its common name) is a deciduous woody vine native to forests of Northern China and the Russian Far East. It is hardy in USDA Zone 4. Its berries are used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs.

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