Maresina

Subject: The depicted plant is a specimen of Tanacetum parthenium, a.k.a. Feverfew. This is a somewhat infesting weed, but it is also an aromatic herb with a characteristic bitter taste. It was believed to be a remedy against fever and gynecological diseases. Maresina is its vernacular name used in Valdagno (Vicenza province - Italy) and surroundings: there, this herb is used to prepare a dish called fritola con la maresina, which is a batter made with flour and cooked rice, then deep-fried in form of pancake. This photo was shot for an article (Vie Del Gusto, June-July 2014 issue). The portrayed plant is mine: lucky that I purchased it at a fair, because the review called me a day asking for some images of Feverfew to be sent overnight. The dew you see is artificial, to give an appealing effect. From the same set watch also The Frying-Pan Lady.

 

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