Sunday, 26 March 2017

Bergamot

BERGAMOT


-noun
1. Also called : bergamot orange . a small Asian spiny rutaceous tree, Citrus bergamia, having sour fruits
2. essence of bergamot
3. a Mediterranean mint, Mentha citrata, that yields an oil similar to essence of bergamot
4. wild bergamot
a. a North American plant, Monarda fistulosa, with clusters of purple flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
b. a garden plant of the same genus, usually M. didyma (bee balm), grown for its scarlet or pink flowers
5. a variety of pear






















How tart and sour
But fragrant bergamot makes for
The most delicious marmalade

And almond cakes

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