Pedalium

Pedalium murex

leaf · vegetable

Leaves gathered and boiled as a vegetable, in tropical Africa and India.

Origin

Tropical Africa, Madagascar, from India to Indonesia

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

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

Did you know?

Its hard, spiny fruits are sold on Indian markets as a remedy.