Thanks so much for your lovely comment Martina, may I call you by your name and not your steemit name? I noticed someone mentioned it and thought how very well it suited you, as does delish treats because you surely serve them up endlessly to us all but nonetheless your real name seems more fitting to use somehow. I do enjoy writing and consequently have amassed a few unpublished volumes this lifetime haha but most people do no doubt. The red leafed plant is called Ti (cordyline fruticosa)
Although it seems to function predominantly as an ornamental plant here I have learned that the rhizome starchy roots are edible tasting of molasses and can be used for food and has been made into beer in the past by Hawaians that was said to treat scurvy so must be high in vitamin C I think. The adult leaves are used to wrap food for cooking like banana leaves are used to wrap tamales and the young leaves are used as a pot herb. The leaves can also be used to thatch roofs or make hula skirts ☺️ Oh yes and it’s thought to bring good luck and used in rituals as it is sacred to the God Lono and the goddess Laka so it is planted all around houses by Polynesians and it seems Costa Rican’s too😉
You are so cute! Of course you can call me by my name :) I didn't want to share it at the beginning but then I decided that it was time to introduce myself :)
This plant is miraculous! So many uses! Have you tried to eat it already? Also, does it leave any taste when you use it to wrap food?
Have a great Wednesday! :)