Haumaniastrum

Haumaniastrum caeruleum

leaf · vegetable

Narrow, toothed leaves of a square-stemmed herb with blue, pink or white flowers in round heads, eaten as a vegetable in Sudan.

Origin

Tropical Africa

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 Rosmarinic acid · Vegetable nitrates · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

In Sudan, mixed with oil, they are also used as perfume.