First name flowers
International Cuisine
Words with a silent letter
200

The weak-necked tea type of this was bred with hybrid perpetuals to produce a more popular garden flower

What is a rose?

200

Salzkartoffeln is a staple side dish in Germany; just peel and boil these tubers in salt water.

What are potato's? 

400

The speedwell is also called this girl's name, the object of affection for Archie in the comics


Who is Veronica?

400

In Brazil arroz doce, traditionally served at the festival festa junina, is this dessert topped with cinnamon 

What is rice pudding?

600

Resembling the garland of Greek athletes, the mountain type is Pennsylvania's state flower.


What is laurel?
600

In Trinidad try chicken roti, usually flavored with this Indian spice blend and served with a flatbread 

What is curry?
600

The NOAA says this formed from 2 words with one meaning "wave", can have a wavelength in exces of 300 miles 

What is tsunami?

800

Aurelian or trumpet is one type of this that you might grow in your garden

What is the trumpet lily?

800

This popular Thai dish is marinated meat on a skewer served with a peanut dipping sauce

What is satay?

800

From the French for "Red", this thickening base for soups and sauces contains flour

What is a roux?

1000

Author/gardener Olivia Laing says this flower with the name of a fleeing nymph was "the first plant I'd fallen in love with"


What is the Daphne? The Apollo and Daphne?
1000

This appetizer from South America is raw fish or shrimp marinated or cooked in lemon or lime juice 

What is ceviche?