Murdannia

Murdannia nudiflora, M. spirata

leaf · vegetable

Green parts of small dayflowers, raw or steamed.

Origin

From India to China and Southeast Asia

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The tender parts are washed and eaten raw, or steamed for a few minutes.

Molecules

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

Did you know?

First collected in Florida in 1965, it has settled as far as the edges of the Everglades.