Sheep grass (Zornia)

Zornia glochidiata

leaf · vegetable

Leaves gathered and cooked in sauces, with rice or couscous.

Origin

Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar

Where to find it

In savannas, fallow land and sandy pastures.

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?

In Kenya its cooked leaves are given to children suffering from kwashiorkor.