Gorilla sorrel (Begonia macrocarpa)

Begonia macrocarpa

leaf · vegetable

Tart leaves of a begonia, cooked instead of sorrel in Gabon, with fish or crocodile.

Origin

From Guinea to DR Congo and Angola

Where to find it

In damp undergrowth and along forest streams.

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?

It is also called bush sorrel or chimpanzee sorrel.