Ceylon lobelia

Lobelia zeylanica

leaf · vegetable

Young parts raw, cooked or mixed with other vegetables, on Java.

Origin

From India to Taiwan and Fiji

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The young shoots are washed and eaten in small amounts, mixed with other vegetables.

Molecules

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

Did you know?

In Vietnam it is called bã thuốc.