Matthiola incana Gilly Flower

Latin name: Matthiola incana
Also know as:  Brompton stock, common stock, Cinderella Stock, hoary stock, ten-week stock, and gilly-flower.

Origin: Indonesia
Supplier-ID: AB-2815X

Matthiola incana is a species of flowering plant in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. Common names include Brompton stock, common stock, hoary stock, ten-week stock, and gilly-flower. The common name stock usually refers to this species, though it may also be applied to the whole genus Matthiola. As part of the mustard family, which also includes radish and turnips, Matthiola incana can be eaten. They are often added to salads raw, and are occasionally used to garnish desserts.

Matthiola incana flowers can be eaten as a vegetable or used as a garnish, especially with sweet desserts as the flowers are highly fragrant. The bright colours and sweet scent of Matthiola incana are sure to make your next meal blooming beautiful. Matthiola incana has a wonderful sweet, peppery taste, much like a radish, which makes it perfect for a salad or as a garnish.