plants that look like sugar

[tooxzy]

Why do african violets look like they are made of sugar, and what other plants have that attribute?

[cool85k5]

Why do you think 'african violets look like they are made of sugar'?I have'nt seen anything on AV that looks like/resembles sugar.Can you explain what you are talking about?



Jerry

[tooxzy]

It has always occured to me that african violet flowers have a shimmery surface that reminds me of sugar flowers on fancy decorated cakes. I just wondered what causes that. I wouldn't try to eat one, but they have an allure, wouldn't you say?
Here is an interesting article:
www.bobvila.com/ArticleLibrary/Subject/Lawn__and__Garden/Flowers/EdibleFlowers.html
Here's another.. perhaps a bit risqué:<br>http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1134/is_4_108/ai_54574613
You can buy candied violets and rose petals here:
www.indiatree.com/Candied.html
Or, you can make them, with this recipe:
www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/33/Candied_Violets50318.shtml
Although these descriptions must be about the kinds of violets you see on a sunny hillside in spring, I still say african violets look like they are made of sugar.
(I had fun looking this info up -- sorry -- too much)
Anyway, perhaps it is that way so they can attract bees? How do they propigate in their natural habitat?

[cool85k5]

Ok,I can see saying the blooms look like that.I mis- understood what you were saying.It would have helped to say "the blooms of African Violets look like sugar".I'm glad you joined the forum,I hope more people will join and post questions,answers and other things.