Belosynapsis

Cyanotis moluccana

leaf · vegetable

Leaves and stems as a vegetable, in the highlands of New Guinea.

Origin

Moluccas, Philippines, New Guinea

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The leaves and young shoots are rinsed and cooked for a few minutes, boiled, steamed or in a sauce; they are eaten cooked.

Molecules

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Lutein and zeaxanthinIn small amounts, not counted Vegetable nitrates · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

In the highlands of Papua New Guinea, it is grown from cuttings.