The plant grows at different altitudes, gives 0 a 1200 m above sea level and the period of its flowering from late January until May, but honey is produced in March and April this shrub grows mainly near the river banks, but also in hilly areas that are not cultivated, and its flowers are in clusters and have a pale pink color, with dark stripes. The presence of daffodils, typical in garigues, It indicates a state of degradation of the environment. The asphodels are typical of areas without tree cover and of sufficient layer of soil.
In some places in Sardinia, Tinnura, Flowerpot, dell'asfodelo the stem is used for the creation of fine handmade baskets long been used for breadmaking. These baskets were once indispensable part of the trousseau before marriage.
Tasting notes: Honey light-colored or very light, crystallized tends to white with pearly reflections with odor and aroma weak or medium intensity. It tends to crystallize forming fine crystals.
Some words or expressions used to describe the smell: Flower asphodel, of almond blossom, Flower Chamomile, citrus, of plum jam.
Some words or expressions used to describe the taste / aroma: candyfloss, vanilla, almond milk, of quince.
In Sardinia is used for the preparation of cakes and gala dishes.
Its taste can be defined “candyfloss, almond milk, vanilla, of quince ", It is also considered “calming and antispasmodic, It reduces the excitability of the nervous system and the consequent spasmodic contractions of the muscles, detoxifying the liver, expectorant, excellent energy tonic for the high content of mineral salts, diuretic and healing for external use "
