Dysoxylum shoots

Prasoxylon excelsum

vegetable

Young shoots and leaves of a tree of the mahogany family, boiled or fried in Mizoram.

Origin

Northeast India (Mizoram)

Season (United States)

April to September

Preparation

The young shoots and leaves are rinsed, then boiled for a few minutes or fried; they are eaten cooked.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

At the Aizawl market, a small bunch of about 50 g sells for 0.60 to 1 dollar.