Rungia

Rungia klossii

leaf · vegetable

One of the most popular leafy greens of the New Guinea highlands, very common on markets, cooked with pitpit leaves.

Origin

New Guinea highlands

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 zeaxanthin · Vegetable nitratesIn small amounts, not counted Chlorophyll

Did you know?

It was domesticated there; it is known nowhere else.