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vitalbe

old man's beard

Clematis vitalba, also known as 'traveller's joy'. In springtime, the tender sprouting new leaves are foraged to make into fritters or a frittata.

Also known as vitalbini in Tuscany, vitacchiose in Lazio, or visoni in Veneto.

Vegetables

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

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