Read about the ancient Greek myth that surrounds the plant Smilax aspera (its berries are now everywhere): Smilax, according to an ancient myth, was a very beautiful nymph, who fell in love with the mortal Spartan Crocus. However, there was a slight problem: God Hermes also fell in love with Crocus! Disappointed, he transformed the guy into the well-known saffron plant. Then, goddess Aphrodite transformed the sad nymph into a fragrant creeper that will bloom at the same time as the crocus. In our herbal medicine course, I promise to tell stories with much happier endings! See more at bit.ly/votanotherapeia The plant is know as arkoudovatos in Greek, and it is edible. It is sometimes sold as sarsaparilla. Photo taken by me, all rights reserved. #smilax #smilaxaspera #smilacaceae #herbalistsofinstagram #ancientgreekgods #ancientgreece #greekmythology #greekflora #botany #botanicalmedicine #herbalmedicines #sarsaparilla #herbaleducation #eatweeds #foragingforfood (at Greece) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChpcCGXIRCM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
