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Viburnum rhytidophyllum |
June: The Wrinkled-leaf Viburnum continues flowering.
Wideleaf viburnum is popular as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Fruits are occasionally used in folk medicine, though rarely.
Evergreen shrub with large wrinkled leaves. Berries are dark blue, ripen in autumn.
Fruits are collected in autumn when fully ripe and dark blue in color. Berries are edible in small amounts, mostly used for ornamental purposes.
Thermal processing of fruits is recommended before consumption. Berries can be used for jams and compotes but have a somewhat bitter taste.
Used for jams, jellies, compotes. Fruits can be dried and frozen for later use.
Fruit: Dark blue, thick skin, slightly bitter taste
Stone: Hard, inedible
Stone: Hard, inedible
Wideleaf Viburnum Jam (Boiling)
Thick jam with a slight bitterness
Thick jam with a slight bitterness
1. Wash berries and remove leaves and stems.
2. Cover with sugar and leave for several hours to release juice.
3. Cook over low heat until thickened.
2. Cover with sugar and leave for several hours to release juice.
3. Cook over low heat until thickened.
Wideleaf Viburnum Compote (Boiling)
Refreshing drink with a tart flavor
Refreshing drink with a tart flavor
1. Wash berries and pour boiling water over them.
2. Add sugar to taste.
3. Boil 10–15 minutes and cool.
2. Add sugar to taste.
3. Boil 10–15 minutes and cool.
Wideleaf Viburnum Tincture (Infusion)
Aromatic strong drink
Aromatic strong drink
1. Pour vodka or spirit over berries.
2. Infuse for 3-4 weeks in a dark place.
3. Strain and bottle.
2. Infuse for 3-4 weeks in a dark place.
3. Strain and bottle.
Wideleaf Viburnum Jelly (Boiling and thickening)
Thick jelly with a vivid flavor
Thick jelly with a vivid flavor
1. Wash berries and strain through a sieve.
2. Add sugar and cook until thickened.
3. Pour into jars and cool.
2. Add sugar and cook until thickened.
3. Pour into jars and cool.