Finlaysonia

Finlaysonia obovata

leaf · vegetable

Salty leaves of a mangrove climber, eaten raw in the Moluccas.

Origin

From India to Australia

Where to find it

In mangroves and estuaries.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The leaves are rinsed in fresh water and eaten raw, in small amounts: they are already salty.

Molecules

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

Did you know?

In Thailand it is called kraphopla.