Dinophora

Dinophora spenneroides

leaf · vegetable

Tart leaves, gathered and eaten in place of roselle in Gabon and DR Congo.

Origin

From Guinea to Angola and Rwanda

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 Gabon, children eat the sweet pulp of its fruits.