Cercestis

Cercestis mirabilis

leaf · vegetable

Young leaves and inflorescences of a climbing aroid, eaten as a vegetable in Gabon.

Origin

From Benin to Uganda and Angola

Where to find it

It climbs the trees of the rainforests of Gabon and Cameroon.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Like many aroids, it is eaten cooked.

Molecules

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

Did you know?

In Nigeria its long hanging roots are used to tie yams.