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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Description/Taste
Orchids exude an aromatic scent that can vary from subtly sweet and grass like to rich vanilla and spice depending upon type. This purple variety has a delicate floral scent. Its petals are dark to bright purple on the petal edge and transition to lighter shades of purple and eventually white approaching the center of the flower. They have the classic bilaterally symmetrical orchid shape and are attached to a strong creamy white stem.
Seasons/Availability
Orchids are available year-round.
Current Facts
Orchids are of the genus Orchis and a member of the family Orchidaceae. With over 22,000 species they are the largest family of flowering plants. One variety in this family, the vanilla orchid is used to create the flavoring in vanilla extract. There are also many varieties that are able to mimic the pheromones and appearance of different insects as a way to lure them into assisting in pollination.
Applications
Orchids are ideal for use as natural decor on wedding and birthday cakes, pastries, salads and fruit or cheese boards. Use as garnish for tropical drinks or float atop punch or cold soups.
Geography/History
Orchids were long believed to have a relatively recent origin but DNA from fossil findings has proved otherwise. Orchids can now be traced back over 100 million years to the time of the dinosaurs. Since this time the orchid family has undergone much evolution and expansion and currently can be found growing in nearly every corner of the world except for Antarctica.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Born & Raised (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-665-1251 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-940-6456 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Ska Bar & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-230-5038 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Raki Raki (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 858-302-6405 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Puesto-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-8880 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| BeerFish | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| Island Palms Blue Wave Hotel & Marina | San Diego CA | 619-222-0561 |
| Cloak and Petal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| San Diego Cellars 2017 | San Diego CA | 760-207-5324 |
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Gelato 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5272 |
| Morning Glory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Under Belly-Uptown (Bar) | 104 CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Puesto-La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-775-2289 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Cow by Bear | San Diego CA | 415-565-9989 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Azucar | San Diego CA | 619-523-2020 |
| Meze | San Diego CA | 619-546-5060 |
| Sidebar - Market SB, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-696-0946 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Seven Mile Casino | Chula Vista CA | |
| Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-663-9916 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Cardiff Seaside Market | Cardiff CA | 760-753-5445 |
| False Idol | San Diego CA | 619-269-2202 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Stake Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| The Meal Prep Co | San Diego CA | 619-415-0106 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 486 days ago, 3/12/19 |
