Leurda is a plant found throughout the country in spontaneous flora, but especially in beech forests. Only the leaf of this plant is used. While walking through the forest, we can easily discover it by its strong garlic smell. It is one of the medicinal plants collected from spontaneous flora.
When harvesting it, we must be very careful because its leaves resemble those of lily-of-the-valley, which are highly toxic. Before harvesting, rub the leaf between your fingers; if you smell garlic, then it is leurda.
During harvesting, do not cut all the leaves from a plant to allow for regeneration. The harvested leaves are consumed fresh after washing. They have a high content of vitamin C, magnesium, iron and trace elements.
Leurda is a perennial plant with a height between 15-30 cm, which varies depending on the growing location. It has an elongated bulb, and white flowers bloom in April-May for about two weeks. It prefers shady, moist places with soils rich in humus and nutrients.
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Article published in the book Gradina de mirodenii, Editura Casa
