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Astilbe is not only a treat for insects, some varieties are also edible for humans
Are Astilbe poisonous?
If you have small children or pets running freely in the garden, may be very limited in the choice of his garden planting. It is good to know that the great tits are not poisonous to humans or animals.
Is it possible to use astilbe in the kitchen?
Depending on the type of Astilbe different plant components are particularly suitable for consumption. When buying your plants, pay close attention to the label so you know which parts to use in the kitchen. If you have bought hybrids, try the recipes of the corresponding starting types.
The Astilbe longicarpa mainly consumes the young fruits, while the Astilbe chinensis consumes all the young green parts of the plant. The leaves of the Astilbe thunbergii sometimes serve as a tea substitute, young leaves are also eaten cooked. For insects, by the way, astilbe is a very valuable food source, but snails do not like these plants at all.
Consumable plant parts:
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Astilbe is an excellent insect pasture.